DRIVER GUIDES
Car trouble? Start here.
Straight answers from our Orlando shop: what to do right away, what you can check yourself, and when to call a professional.
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Car broke down in Orlando? What to do, step by step
Broke down on I-4, the 408 or a side street in Orlando? Here is what to do first, how to stay safe, and how to get your car towed and repaired.
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Car A/C blowing warm air? The 6 most common causes
Why your car A/C blows warm or barely cool air in the Florida heat, what you can check yourself, and when to have it diagnosed in Orlando.
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Check engine light: flashing vs. steady, and what to do
A steady check engine light and a flashing one mean very different things. What each one means, what to do right away, and when to get a diagnosis.
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Car won’t start and just clicks? How to tell what is wrong
Clicking, slow cranking or no sound at all when you turn the key? How to tell a dead battery from a starter or alternator problem, and what to do next.
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Engine overheating? What to do right now
Temperature gauge in the red or steam from the hood? What to do immediately, what never to do, and the most common reasons engines overheat in Florida.
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Brakes squealing or grinding? What each sound means
Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal or a shaking steering wheel when you brake: what each symptom usually means and how urgent it is.
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