An automobile is like an intertwined nation of unique voices. Listen closely, and you’ll notice every mechanical part has two tones, normal and upset. Sometimes the cry for help is a squeak, ...

Many of us are familiar with the anxiety that accompanies the dreaded clicking sound when we turn the key and the car doesn’t start. It means we’re not going anywhere without facing a bit of a hassle.

QUESTION: I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen ...

Owners of 2007-08 Pontiac Solstice and 2008 Chevy Cobalt and HHR models (all with the 2.0L turbocharged engine) may complain of clicking and ticking sounds on cold startup. General Motors said the ...