The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Best Value at Your Local Toyota Dealer

A squeaking or squealing noises are never a good sign when heard within your used vehicle. The sound may be heard within your engine, under the hood of your car. If so, this squeaking noise is probably an indicator of a loose drive belt. Other sources of the sound may be low power steering fluids, or automatic transmission pump failure.

The most common root of the squealing problem is usually caused by a loose or worn drive belt in your vehicle. This sound most likely happens when you first start up your vehicle. The squeals may also get worse as you keep driving and accelerating your car. If you are driving in cold conditions this may be because of the low temperatures your car was exposed to before starting. Thus, this squeaking noise can stop after your car’s engine heats up. If it does not subside however, a technician such as the ones in our Brockton vehicle service center should examine your vehicle.

The next possible cause of engine squeaking can be because your new or used car simply has low power steering fluids. This can be caused by a fluid leak somewhere within the system of your vehicle. In this case, the squeaking would coincide with the speed you are driving, and would intensify as you turn your wheel.

The automatic transmission pump mishap happens when your vehicle’s transmission fluids are low. Thus, this issue can coincide with engine speed or failure. These issues can simply be settled with the assistance of the right mechanic. At our Copeland service center in our Brockton MA car dealership, our Toyota-trained mechanics can properly determine the route of the squealing noise, and service your vehicle correctly.  

Does your new or used car sound like a washing machine is tumbling clothes underneath the hood of your car? If you hear a ticking or rattling noise coming from the new or used car's engine it is most likely caused by either low oil pressure or an exhaust manifold leak. This is an easy fix for our vehicle service center near Boston, MA.

Low oil pressure is the most common miscreant when there is a rattling sound in your engine. If low oil pressure is the culprit of the noise, this is your vehicle’s way of telling you the components within its engine are not getting the right amount of lubrication. It is normal for the engine components to become dry, the more they are worked. This is why it is vital to regularly take your used car to a highly knowledgeable service center, such as our own at our Brockton car dealership, for routine maintenance. There, a technician will check your vehicle’s fluid levels and top them off accordingly.

If the route cause of the rattling sound is an issue with the exhaust manifold leaking you may also hear a tapping noise. This often happens when the exhaust manifold relaxes as the metals in your engine warm up. If this is the cause of the noise, there is no reason to panic. A Boston mechanic, such as the ones here at Copeland Toyota can easily examine your vehicle to find the exact source of the rattling noise, and fix it properly. Visit our service center for maintenance near the Boston area. 

Hearing a scraping or grinding sound while driving can be attention grabbing. This is never good news. If these noises persist they may be an indication of worn out brake pads, or low fluid levels.

It is vital that your brake pads work efficiently to ensure the safety of you, your passengers, and others on the road. Brake pads are made up of semi-metallic and ceramic materials that naturally wear out after excessive use. As your brakes wear out, so does the metal backing of its brake rotor. Brake pads should be replaced immediately after signs of deterioration.

If your vehicle is automatic, this scraping or grinding annoyance may also be heard when fluid levels are low. These noises are caused by a damaged planetary gear set. If you hear these sounds coming from your vehicle, bring it to our MA service center immediately. There, a technician will service the issue to ensure your safety on the road.