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, thank you for writing in. With check engine lights on, the first step is always scanning the vehicle for codes. These help direct your attention and ease diagnostics. The main concern is that the engine is making a loud...
Hi there. A rough idling engine can be caused by a number of issues, some of them are serious while others tend to be minor, but the symptoms remain pretty much the same. In some cases, this can be caused...
A number of things may cause the horn to malfunction which may cause it to randomly fail or continuously go off. The horn switch may be faulty or can short circuit causing this to happen. The horn relay may also...
The EPS light relates to your Electronic Power Steering System. If the vehicle is stalling when this light comes on, there is a chance that the power steering system is creating an excessive draw on the battery and/or charging system....
Hi there. Typically when the vehicle is using a lot of water it's because you're using water instead of coolant. Coolant is designed to heat up, while water will evaporate much quicker when the temperature rises inside your motor. It...
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....
Hi there. When a professional mechanic is hired to diagnose a problem, the trouble code(s) are only one part of the complete inspection. In many cases, the codes, like the P0760 code you've listed, indicate a possible source of a...
Hi there. This issue occurs when you are at a stop due to the fact that there is less air flow across the A/C condenser and engine to cool it down. If you have a condenser that is clogged with...
Hi there. There are dozens of problems that can lead to a drop in gas mileage, some of them are serious and some can be easily corrected. Some common problems include faulty O2 sensors, spark plugs worn out, damaged mass...
Heat increases electrical resistance and also alters physical dimensions of parts. A sensor, coil(s), relay, or other electrical component is obviously cutting out at some point and then restoring once a lower temperature is reached. You have to either use...
It could be either; or both. But it seems the car is pretty new to be having that kind of trouble. I wonder if you may have left something turned on or installed some accessory that drained the battery. That...
The upstream oxygen sensor appears to be out of range. The expected value should be between 0.2 and 0.9 volts with a frequency of 1 to 5 Hertz. Your report shows 1.9 volts. I would first look at a real...
If you disconnect the battery when the car is running, due to the ensuing voltage excursion (spike) you can fry the car's PCM and other costly components. To avoid problems, never run a car without the battery fully installed and...
With a normally operating braking system, there shouldn't be any significant grooves in the brake rotor so it's good to get that addressed. It is possible that the pad is "hanging up" in the groves or perhaps the pad material...
The repair will depend on whether the arm detached and as a consequence got damaged. Also, detachment of the arm if the vehicle is moving can potentially damage other parts such as the mounting boss(es) on the frame that the...
Hi there. In order to get that bolt out the engine will need to be lifted in order to get clearance. If you do not lift it then it will not come out. You should get some help from a...
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
Hi there. What you are describing in the diagnosis of your Hyundai's issues is the major reason why auto part store diagnosis tends to be incorrect. When they complete a 'scan' they simply download a code and make a general...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a condenser fan that may not be cooling the AC condenser properly. As you may know, the job of the AC condenser fan is to cool down the AC condenser as it...
