But the belt may not be the culprit. A serpentine drive belt can make all kinds of odd noises. It can squeak, squeal, chirp and clunk, imitating a bad engine-driven accessory or engine bearing.

Your car communicates with you in various ways, and unusual noises are one of the clearest signs that something might be wrong. A squeak here, a rattle there—it’s easy to brush them off as minor ...

Many of those squeaks and rattles, growls or clicks can prove to be valuable clues for isolating a failing component.

Although there are many drivers who understand what goes on under the hood of a vehicle and the inner workings of car mechanics, there are plenty of others who might not know a spark plug from a ...