Are you paying attention to what your car is trying to tell you? Be there for your car, and it will be there for you.

1. The Brakes Are Squeaking

One of your automobile’s most important components is also one of the most overlooked: the brake system. It is easy to forget that you should replace the brake pads about every 30,000 miles (depending on your vehicle).

You can tell that your brakes need to be serviced when you hear a squeaking sound upon hitting the brake pedal. A grinding noise is a sign that your brakes have worn …