Alarmed By Frequent Car Smells? AutoTechIQ Can Help You With That

Detroit, MI

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Bad smells are an age-old problem that affects cars to this day, regardless of how modern they are. Although bad car smells are evident, they can be tricky to track down.. So, we'll share tips to help you detect the bad smell's root cause in your car and assist you in getting rid of it.

Can I eliminate the smell myself?

AutoTechIQ suggests that any odd odor coming from the car needs a professional inspection. An analysis of millions of work orders across North America reveals that the problem is commonly more critical than it appears. Taking your car for a Vehicle Health Inspection is highly recommended; this professional procedure shows a snapshot of your vehicle's health status, pointing to any damage and smell sources.

Visit AutoTechIQ.com and use the shop selector to find the best-suited shop in your area. Shops have three certification levels that you can choose from: Certified, Recommended, and Good Standing.

You can find easy-to-digest educational content about car smells and how to fix them on AutoTechIQ.com. And don't worry, you won't have to read technical lingo and jargon; we make it friendly.

What are the most common car smells?

We list common problematic car smells below. If you're experiencing any of those, visit AutoTechIQ.com and find the article that matches your experience. Then, send it to your trusted auto repair shop for reference.

What other symptoms should I look for?

A distinct smell is often the most dominant symptom, but it might not be the only one. For example, a failed serpentine belt pulley makes a burnt rubber odor and can make a noticeable noise.

Reoccurring problems are especially concerning, and it is important to describe the context of these issues to your trusted auto repair shop. Knowing the problem's characteristics helps the professional eliminate up to 90% of the potential root causes, saving you a lot of money for unnecessary diagnostics or repair.

What should be my budget when taking my car to an auto repair shop?

Traditionally, most car owners follow the service interval recommendation provided by their trusted auto repair shop or just go to the shop when problems arise. Most of the time, the latter is the most expensive way of taking care of your vehicle since it adds to each visit's cost.

Using a preventive maintenance plan from your trusted auto repair shop opens opportunities to discuss future expenses or deferred services. You can start budgeting for future expenses and still save money because preventive maintenance is significantly more cost-effective than paying the repair cost when problems occur.

Condition-based inspections take the preventive maintenance concept even further. Your auto repair shop conducts a vehicle inspection every time you drop off your vehicle. The results are compared to previous inspection diagnostics to determine wear and tear patterns. Based on those patterns, the shop discusses the best course of action with you.

Why is it important to ask for a Digital Auto Checkup?

Many auto repair shops listen to your concern and immediately provide a solution. But, in comparison, when you go to any doctor for a symptom checkup, does the doctor immediately diagnose you? Typically, they don't do that unless you are in the emergency room.

Instead, the doctor will order a vital signs check, blood draw, and other testing procedures. The same goes for your vehicle during car service. First, you establish baseline health before addressing the main symptom. The vehicle's bill of health is called "Digital Auto Checkup" or "Digital Vehicle Health Inspection."

What do I get from AutoTechIQ as a car owner??

The majority of car owners dread the appointment at an auto repair shop. To counter that, the shops in AutoTechIQ's network put education and professional service as top priorities. Additionally, the shops you'll find in our business directories meet these criteria:

The business has at least 100 Google reviews with an average score higher than 4.5 out of 5.
A digital vehicle health inspection is consistently relied upon to examine the health of your vehicle and covers at least 35 topics.
The documentation of mint and problem conditions uses well-documented images and videos to give you complete transparency.