Walnut Creek Auto Repair

Has your Land Rover ever had an unusual sensation when you are holding the steering wheel? Or does it take a little more effort to turn with a weird sound from the steering system while turning? These are clear signs that your steering system is faulty. One of the likely causes of a failed steering system is a steering shaft failure. What leads to the breakdown of the steering shaft and how can it be fixed before it becomes a larger issue? What is the Steering Shaft? Before we consider the causes of a breakdown, it is important to know what this component is. The steering shaft is one of the major parts of the car that directly connects your steering wheel to the other parts of the steering system. Every time you steer your car, the steering w ... read more

Has your Mercedes ever felt ‘off’, with strange rattles or vibrations, or even changes in how it handles? If so, then you might be having an issue with the differential. Differentials are a set of gears that sit between the drive wheels. The main task of this component is to transmit power from the engine to the wheels and at the same time enable them to rotate at different speeds. This is particularly important during turns where the outer wheels need to travel more distance and must rotate at a faster pace than the inner ones. Like most mechanical parts, the differential can fail and lead to a drastic reduction in the vehicle’s performance and safety. Below is a detailed analysis of Mercedes differential failure and what you can do about it.   Signs of Differential FailureUnusual Noises ... read more