Car buyers looking for an economical, fuel-efficient sedan that’s also a little sporty and very attractive will love the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Not only does it have a great list of standard features...
The Hyundai Elantra and the Ford Focus are both offerings in the inexpensive compact sedan category, and both represent some of the best offerings in that class. Compact cars are slightly larger than a subcompact, but smaller than...
When you’re looking for a four-door sedan, you’re likely interested in a smaller family car that still offers decent styling and looks, great gas mileage, and a comfortable interior that will keep your family safe as you’re driving....
Mid-size sedans are a large category. These vehicles are well suited for either a large commuter car that is not going to get quite commuter car statistics as far as gas mileage or a smaller sedan option. Think...
If you are a new driver, congratulations on getting your license. Now, you need to think about what type of vehicle to buy. Ideally, you’ll choose a used car that isn’t...
If you’ve decided that you’re ready to purchase a used car for your teenager, then you’re probably pretty picky about what you’re looking for. Likely affordability, safety, and fuel economy are high...
If you're a construction worker, you don’t have to worry about hauling a whole lot of supplies and materials to the site – that’s the boss’s problem. As long as it’s big enough to hold your tools (and...
Hello, thanks for writing in. While the cracked radiator and head gasket can be related, you are more concerned with the extend of the damage to the engine. The head gasket and radiator can be replaced, but the interior of...
The problem sounds like you have a connector to the pump is losing connection to the pump. Check the connector for signs of getting hot and replace connector to the pump.
It is possible that the circuit for that particular brake light is shorted to power somehow. I would recommend having an electrical systems inspection performed by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue. This will involve...
Depending on the type of clicking, this may mean a weak battery (rapid clicking) or potentially a faulty starter solenoid (a more pronounced slower click). If a weak battery exists, this causes the starter relay to send power to the...
Hi there. Most of the time, poor fuel mileage is due to dirty O2 sensors, EGR valve, mass air flow sensor or throttle body itself. If these components are dirty or damaged, it can also cause engine misfiring or rattling...
You will have different wiring between the different seats since one is heated and the other is not. You should not have any other problems swapping the seats. They will bolt right up.
Hi Gail. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases, an AC system and the engine's cooling system issue is not related - so it's quite possible that you are having two different problems. In regards to the AC system,...
This is normal depending on the conditions and the temperature of the vehicle. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the coolant and when it reaches a specific point, will cause the cooling fans to come on. This does not...
The first thing to check is to see if your radiator has a leak in the core and need to be replaced. After that you will need to check operation of the cooling fan to see if it is coming...
It sounds like you may have a cooling system leak that may have caused a hose to burst. The more concerning question is the brown colored coolant that came from the leaking hose. This often times indicates that there may...
Hi Jasmine. Thank you for taking time to write in today. Generally speaking, when a car makes a jerking move while shifting, it's due to an obstruction of debris inside the transmission fluid lines. An automatic transmission shifts best when...
Hi Leonard. Typically when this issue occurs, it is a minor problem, such as the starter or other electrical connectors to ignition system components being soaked with water. However, if the engine did not turn over at all, it's more...
Hello. If the traction light is coming on then that will cause the vehicle to lose power and not move easily. This system needs to be diagnoses. It may be a bad vehicle speed sensor, wheel speed sensor or something...
An off center steering wheel can be a distraction to some drivers especially if the driver is used to the position of the steering wheel "matching" your forward position when driving on a straight away. Technically, the main issue though...
This is not an answer I can answer since the code P7011 is not an accurate or listed code for this vehicle. If your code was P0711 then this is correct code for problem with the internal transmission temperature sensor....
It sounds as if you might be having an issue with your brakes sticking. I would recommend having a brake inspection performed by a qualified professional To determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as this can be...
Hi Bluesky. Thanks for contacting us today. This is a very odd series of symptoms, but most likely due to the excessive water and standing water during a hurricane. The excessive water often plays havoc on electrical connections and sensors,...
As a practical matter, a catalytic converter cannot be cleared, unclogged, or reconstituted. The cost to restore a converter, versus simply buying a brand new one even from a dealer as an OEM part, is simply prohibitive. If you need...
You may have a broken roof track or something is binding the roof glass slide. Try to open the roof and lube the slides and try closing it. If the track is broken then the entire track will need to...
