Four Wheel Logic

You can tell if your car is AWD by checking badges, driveline parts under the car, and confirming the drivetrain in the manual or VIN report.

To see if your car has a recall, run your VIN through official lookup tools, check mailed notices, and call a dealer for any open repairs.

You know a timing belt is bad when it shows cracks, missing teeth, front-engine noise, or causes rough running and hard starting.

You know your power steering pump is bad when steering feels heavy, noises grow during turns, and fluid looks dark, low, or foamy even after topping up.

Low power steering fluid shows up as heavier steering, strange noises, and visible drops in the reservoir level.

Common signs of bad wheel alignment include pulling, uneven tyre wear, a crooked steering wheel, and shaking at speed.

You likely need new tires when tread is low, damage is visible, or handling changes during normal driving.

You likely need new spark plugs when you notice rough idle, misfires, weaker acceleration, hard starts, higher fuel use, or a check engine light linked to

You likely need new rotors if braking brings vibration, grinding, deep grooves, or a thickness reading below the maker’s minimum limit.

Common signs you need new brakes include squealing, grinding, longer stopping distance, warning lights, and a soft or vibrating pedal.