Do you flick on your turn signal and hear one — or even both of your blinkers — tick faster than usual? This isn't some new gimmick with your car. It indicates that there's an electrical issue ...

You're behind the wheel, about to make a turn, and you flip that little lever next to the steering wheel on your left. If you're in the U.S., you're probably calling it a "turn signal" or "blinker." ...