Car Care Blog
05 May
Starter motor grinding noise
What causes a grinding when you start the car, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
02 May
Burning smell from the car
What causes a burning smell while driving, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
29 Apr
ABS light on: is it safe to drive?
What causes the ABS warning light on, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
26 Apr
Airbag light stays on
What causes the airbag/SRS light on, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
23 Apr
Car pulls to one side while driving
What causes the car drifting left or right, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
20 Apr
Squealing noise when starting the car
What causes a loud squeal on start-up, what to check, and how urgent it is. Advice from a Kingston mechanic.
17 Apr
Rainy season car checklist for Jamaica
May–June and September–November rains bring flooded gullies, slick roads and hidden potholes. Here's how to get your car ready.
14 Apr
Hurricane season: protect your car before and after a storm
Your car is a big investment. A little prep before a hurricane watch saves a lot after.
11 Apr
Driving with potholes: protecting your suspension and rims
Kingston's roads can be rough. Potholes damage tyres, rims, tie-rods, ball joints and alignment.
