Even worse, if the timing belt has snapped completely, then there's no way for your engine to physically connect to the rest of the car. Either way, this results in your engine completely failing ...

Your serpentine belt controls a number of components in your engine, so it's pretty important. Here are a few signs to watch out for if it starts to go.

The Car Care Council says chances of a V-belt failure rise dramatically after four years or 36,000 miles, while the critical point for a serpentine belt is 50,000 miles. Any belt should be changed ...