Steering and suspension
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  If your car is making a squealing or squeaking sound when you turn the steering wheel, there could be any of several culprits at play.
By Rick Cotta
  
    
      August 24, 2025
    
  
  Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.
By Fred Meier
  
    
      February 12, 2025
    
  
  One indication that the power-steering fluid level should at least be checked is if the steering wheel becomes harder to turn or you hear a whining noise coming from the power-steering pump. 
By Rick Cotta
  
    
      February  9, 2025
    
  
  Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to an increased risk of a crash from defective parts in the steering gearbox.
By Vaishali Prayag
  
    
      October  9, 2024
    
  
  A ticking noise from your car is most likely related to the engine, but it could also be coming from something else.
By Rick Cotta
  
    
      August 25, 2024
    
  
  While tracking down the source of the squeal can be difficult, a good place to start is by identifying the circumstances under which the squeal occurs.
By Rick Cotta
  
    
      July 21, 2024
    
  
  A vibration felt in your car while driving is almost always caused by something that’s rotating — most often the wheel-and-tire combination.
By Rick Cotta
  
    
      July  7, 2024
    
  
  Both the Tacoma and 4Runner Trailhunters boast a lot of off-road upgrades, including 2.5-inch forged Old Man Emu shocks. But what are those?
By Brian Normile
  
    
      May 16, 2024
    
  
  Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.
By Fred Meier
  
    
      November 17, 2023
    
  
  Some 176,400 sedans and hatchbacks are being recalled over incorrect assembly of their steering racks.
By Patrick Masterson
  
    
      October 25, 2023
    
  
