
{"id":4800,"date":"2019-01-23T16:09:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T16:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=4800"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:30:19","slug":"why-is-my-car-shaking-when-it-idles-and-how-do-i-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-shaking-when-it-idles-and-how-do-i-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my car shaking when it idles and how do I fix it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your car shaking when it idles? Want to know how and where you can get it fixed? Here\u2019s why this may be happening to your vehicle and what you can do to fix it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Top 5 reasons why your car shakes when it idles<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Worn out belts<\/li>\n<li>Broken motor mounts<\/li>\n<li>Spark plugs need replacing<\/li>\n<li>Dirty fuel intake<\/li>\n<li>Loose hoses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14276 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/01\/15063803\/Vehicle-Service-JS-24-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling mechanic posing in front of a vehicle\" width=\"407\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/01\/15063803\/Vehicle-Service-JS-24-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/01\/15063803\/Vehicle-Service-JS-24-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/>How to fix a car that shakes when it is idling<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, these problems don&#8217;t really have a DIY solution. In order for your vehicle to get the best care possible and to fix this problem, you will probably need to take your car in\u00a0to see a mechanic. This way, you know it is being taken care of by a professional, and you won\u2019t accidentally make the problem worse.<\/p>\n<p>On the plus side, if you live in Peoria or the nearby areas then you have a trusted mechanic right by you! Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead is capable of troubleshooting and fixing problems that crop up in your vehicle, so don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/contact-mercedes-benz-of-arrowhead-in-peoria-az\">contact us today if your car needs to be fixed!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/learn-how-to-replace-dead-battery-in-your-vehicle\/\">Learn how to replace a dead battery in your vehicle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Vehicle services in Peoria, AZ<\/h3>\n<p>We use Mercedes-Benz Star Parts here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead. So if you have an older Mercedes-Benz model that needs new parts you are in luck! The Mercedes-Benz Star Parts are made specifically for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fit your older model. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/car-service-peoria-az\">Need to schedule an appointment? You can do so right here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At some point, your car will be just too old to run properly. If it is that time for your vehicle, why not replace it with one that is reliable and luxurious? Check out popular Mercedes-Benz vehicles, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/clp-2019-mercedes-benz-c-class-sedan-gilbert-az\">2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/a>, or the upcoming and eagerly anticipated 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? Both are solid choices for your future vehicle and are filled with neat driver-assist features to make your drive easier and potentially safer!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" style=\"min-width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/new-cars-peoria-az\">Looking for your next new Mercedes-Benz vehicle? Click here to view our inventory!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your car shaking when it idles? Want to know how and where you can get it fixed? 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