Common Problems

A Subaru Impreza key stuck in ignition can turn an ordinary drive into a surprisingly frustrating experience. We park the car, switch off the engine, reach for the key—and suddenly it refuses to come out. We wiggle it, turn the steering wheel, move the shifter,…

The Ford Edge has built a solid reputation as a comfortable two-row crossover, but transmission behavior is one area that deserves attention when we're shopping for a used example or trying to diagnose one already sitting in the driveway. Search for Ford Edge transmission issues,…

The Ford Edge has spent years occupying an appealing middle ground. It is roomier and more substantial than a compact crossover, yet it avoids the bulk of a traditional three-row SUV. Add comfortable seats, strong available turbocharged engines, and respectable cargo room, and it is…

The Audi A4 has spent decades sitting in a sweet spot between everyday practicality and premium-car sophistication. It is comfortable enough for long motorway runs, compact enough for city driving, and usually more entertaining behind the wheel than the average family saloon. Yet, like almost…

Seeing the Audi A4 glow plug light flashing while we are driving can be confusing. At first glance, we might assume the car simply has a bad glow plug. After all, the little coil-shaped symbol on the dashboard looks pretty specific. Yet on many diesel…

The Audi A4 1.4 TFSI is one of those cars that makes downsizing seem surprisingly sensible. We get the refinement and premium cabin of an A4, but instead of feeding a large petrol engine every few days, there is a compact turbocharged 1.4-liter unit doing…

A Ram 1500 that smells like coolant is trying to tell us something, even when there is no puddle under the truck and the temperature gauge looks perfectly normal. That familiar sweet, syrup-like odor usually means coolant is escaping somewhere, evaporating on a hot surface,…

The Hyundai Veloster has never been an ordinary hatchback. With its unusual three-door layout, coupe-like roofline, affordable performance, and available turbocharged engines, it has always had a little rebel energy. It looks as though Hyundai took a practical hatchback, handed it an espresso, and told…

Few things are more annoying than starting your Mazda 6, seeing the infotainment screen light up normally, selecting your favorite station, and hearing absolutely nothing. The radio appears alive. The station changes. Bluetooth may connect. The volume indicator moves. Yet the cabin remains as quiet…

A Ram 1500 12V outlet not working can turn a small convenience into a surprisingly annoying problem. One minute we're charging a phone, powering a GPS, running a dash camera, or plugging in a portable compressor. The next minute? Nothing. No power, no charging symbol,…

Few things ruin a morning faster than climbing into our truck, pressing the start button or turning the key, and getting absolutely nowhere. Maybe the dashboard lights up but the engine refuses to crank. Maybe we hear a rapid clicking sound. Perhaps the starter turns…