A smelly car can be uncomfortable to drive around, but a strange odor coming from your vehicle could also be a sign of a problem that should be taken up with a service technician. We have put together a list of some common car smells and what the problem might be.
Burned Rubber
A burned rubber smell coming from your car could be for a wide variety of different issues. Most commonly, this type of burning smell is related to a drive belt issue. However, sometimes this small can be related to an oil leak. One of our trusted service technicians will help fix either problem for you so you can get safely back on the road.
Gym Clothes
When your car starts to smell like the inside of a gym locker room, your air conditioning could be a problem due to mold and mildew growth in in the A/C system. Over time, air conditioning filters need to be changed. Checking in with one of our technicians is the best way to clean out your A/C system.
Burned Carpet
A burned carpet smell can sometimes be the sign of a brake issue. A dragging brake might be wearing down your brake pads. This can also happen if the driver has forgotten to disengage the handbrake.
Syrup
If your car suddenly develops a syrupy smell, a trip to one of our technicians is necessary. A sweet smell can be related to numerous different issues from the radiator or the car's heating and cooling mechanisms.
Sulfur or Rotten Eggs
When your car starts to smell like rotten eggs, it is time to visit one of our technicians immediately. This can be a sign that the hydrogen sulfide in your engine is not correctly converting into sulfur dioxide.
When it comes to strange smells in your car, don't delay in getting the problem checked out. Our team of expert technicians is ready to get you back on the road. Schedule an appointment so your car can get back to having that new car smell again.
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