Q: Car shaking
My car shakes while driving down the road.
Recommended Services
| Car is shaking or vibrating Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
Usually this is related to something out of balance in the wheel assembly but it could be a bubble forming on the tread of any of the tires. Have a certified mechanic take inspect your wheels and suspension components, loose steering parts could also have these symptoms.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
How do I open the trunk with the Intelligent Access (IA) key?
The Intelligent Access (IA) key allows you to unlock your trunk without using the key. To open the trunk, make sure the IA key is on your person, then press the Exterior Liftgate Release button, which is located in the...
Window not rolling up or down
Hello. The most common cause of a window not working is a bad window regulator. Though in some cases it will be the window switch, fuse, or window motor at fault. I strongly suggest having one of our professionally trained...
2004 Hyundai Santa Fey with rebuilt engine locked up
I definitely would bring the car back to the shop that rebuilt your engine to have them repair it. If the engine is locked up, it is locked up because something is broken internally, like a piston, rod, or a...
Trouble code P0455
You should have a mechanic use a smoke machine to test the system for leaks. The purge valve may be leaking causing it to not hold any vapor in the tank at idle. If this occurs it will cause the...
ABS speed sensor
This may be related to other ABS wheel sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-speed-sensor-replacement). Since your car has 4 of them, it is possible that any of the other three may also need to be replaced. I would start with checking these. Additionally, the...
Where is the turbo boost sensor located on a 2000 Volvo s80?
Hi, thanks for writing in. The boost sensor is located in the large air pipe that goes between the charge air cooler (intercooler) and the Electronic Throttle Module (which is mounted to the bottom of the intake manifold). You should...
transmission repair
The transmission tag ID on your present 4WD transmission is "1TAD" (you'll see the tag under a bolt or riveted onto the transmission). However, the transmission that was used on the rear wheel drive only version of your truck has...
Can the fact that my long term fuel trim is -1.6 and short term is -2.3 be the cause of a P0422 on my 2000 Hyundai accent?
Hi Ashley. Thanks for contacting us today. The fuel trim numbers might be a symptom of the error code you are receiving, but not the source of the code. The P0422 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0422-obd-ii-trouble-code-main-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-by-brady-klopfer) suggests that the catalyst efficiency...
Related articles
What Causes a Car to Shake?
You’re driving down the interstate, and as you come up to cruising speed, the steering wheel starts to vibrate in your hands. You grip...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You Just Retired
Here’s Here’s a cruel, hard fact – car manufacturers no longer target seniors. Instead, they devote their time and energy to appealing to the 18-45 demographic. Still, some features make certain cars more suitable for older drivers. We have evaluated...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're a Mobile Housekeeper
If If you are a mobile housekeeper, chances are that you are looking for a small, reliable used vehicle that offers good gas mileage and enough space to store your supplies. With that in mind, we present to you the...
Browse other content
Maintenance
Cities
Estimates