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Petricani 17/3, ChișinăuMon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00

Common car problems

Engine and suspension knocks, oil leaks, the oil warning light, exhaust smoke, automatic gearbox jerks, vibration, tyre wear: causes and checks.

Engine and oil

Engine knocking and strange noisesWhy the engine knocks or makes strange noises when cold, warm or under load Engine oil leakOil spots under the car, a burnt oil smell, a dropping level The oil pressure warning light is onThe red oil light came on Smoke from the exhaustWhite, bluish or black exhaust smoke When to replace the timing beltWhen to replace the timing belt or chain When to change the engine oilHow often to change engine oil, why city driving and short trips shorten the interval

Gearbox and clutch

Revs rise but the car does not speed upA slipping clutch on a manual car Jerks when an automatic gearbox shiftsThe automatic gearbox shifts with jerks, delays or thumps Gears are hard to engageOn a manual gearbox the gears go in hard, grind or will not engage

Suspension, steering and wheels

Suspension knocking over bumpsWhy the suspension knocks, what to tell the mechanic and when to stop driving Humming while driving: tyres or wheel bearing?A humming noise from the wheels at speed Steering wheel vibration at speedWhy the steering wheel vibrates at speed or after a tyre change The car pulls to one sideThe car pulls to the right or left Tyres wearing unevenlyWear on the inner edge, in the centre or in patches of a tyre Suspension squeakingThe suspension squeaks over bumps, when the body rocks or when turning the wheel

Contacts

Address

Petricani 17/3

Chișinău, MD-2059, Moldova

Phone

Mobile and messengers

Monday – Friday: 09:00–18:00
Saturday: 09:00–14:00
Sunday: Closed

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Titan Autoservice building at Petricani 17/3

Address17/3 Petricani St., Chișinău, MD-2059, Republic of Moldova