The brake pads on your vehicle can last anywhere from 25,000 to 65,000 miles, depending on how often or how hard you need to use your brakes. You may notice signs that your brakes are not working like normal, and you will need to bring your car in for auto repair services to get your brakes inspected. A brake fluid leak can lead to a brake system failure, while noises coming from your brake pads when you press down on the brake pedal can indicate it's time to have your brake pads replaced.

No one ever wants to hear strange noises coming from their car dashboards, but sometimes drivers start up their cars to hear bizarre whistling sounds suddenly coming from the vents. This can result in alarm for the driver, who now has to deal with an annoying sound that could cost an unknown amount to fix — but all is not as bad as it seems. A couple of really simple issues that can make your car's ventilation system sound horrible are more common than you may realize.

Auto transmissions are finicky things. They work until they do not. Auto transmission repair is a loaded subject, often with lots of questions from customers that often start with one or more of the "five W's." Here are those five W's of transmission repair and their answers.  What Is a Transmission and What Does It Do? Most drivers and owners of cars know that a transmission is a major part of any vehicle.

When you buy a car, the title is often registered by the dealership. The dealership has access to DMV/DOT records and the website. They can quickly type in the VIN of the vehicle, pull up the title, and transfer it into your name. As a business, they have that kind of connection to the DMV/DOT. Here are a few other ways your car title is involved in transactions and the registration processes.

Drag races aren't just about squeezing as much power from an engine as possible, they're also about successfully transmitting that power to the ground. A successful drag car is a complete package that can reliably turn engine power into actual acceleration down the drag strip. To accomplish this, your car must have a transmission that can survive the output of the engine without tearing itself to shreds and tires that are up to the task of doing more than turning that output into a huge cloud of smoke.

When you take a car, truck, or SUV out on the road, you want to have some confidence that it'll hold up to the demands of driving. Not surprisingly, many states and some companies also want to know the same thing about the cars that are on the road. Auto inspections can give motorists greater trust in their vehicles, but there are some things you should know before you visit a shop.

Has your vehicle recently been the victim of a relatively minor parking lot accident? Despite being minor, are you now faced with a small dent somewhere on the vehicle? It's not uncommon for cars to be struck by a shopping cart or another car door when you go shopping. As unsightly as the damage might be, you're probably putting off having it repaired because you think that it'll take too much time and money to do so.

When buying a used vehicle from a private party, you always run the risk of purchasing a lemon, or a car that is not in good shape. This is why many people prefer to purchase certified used vehicles from dealerships. Not everyone can afford to do this, however, and some people are just interested in a safe, mechanically sound, inexpensive "beater" to get around town.   Thankfully, when you find a vehicle you are interested in, you can have a trusted mechanic take a look at it and perform an auto inspection.

Problems with acceleration when you are driving your vehicle can indicate a number of problems. While your car may still run, a car that won't get up to speed as fast as it used to could be experiencing mechanical issues. Whether your exhaust system needs to be repaired, or your transmission isn't changing gears correctly, it's important to have your car inspected when you notice changes to the way it is driving.