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Basically, daytime running lights, or (DRL) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-daytime-running-lights) as they may be listed, are your vehicle's low beam headlights that are on during daytime driving. By having them on they increase the visibility of your vehicle on the highway, much like...
If your car is equipped with an automatic transmission rather than a stick shift, you actually have what’s called a continuously variable transmission, or CVT. These are a little different from conventional automatics. Here’s what drivers need to know: First,...
Your car offers convenient storage solutions in a number of places, from the trunk to the center console. You also have an instrument panel storage compartment. It’s located above the air vents in the dash. Here’s what you should know:...
Hello. The key issue is probably due to a worn ignition cylinder. Replacing the cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-lock-cylinder-replacement) should do the trick. These vehicles are also known for having the key completely stuck in the ignition due to a failure in the...
The issue you are experiencing (P0031 and P1148) are known by Nissan, and has occurred with many other Versa owners. They have designed a fix for it and it is addressed under Technical Service Bulletin NTB08-074. They will install a...
Hello. There are a few reasons the key may be stuck in the ignition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-key-is-stuck-and-does-not-turn-inspection). The first step of course is to make sure the steering wheel is not locked. The easiest way to get the key to release is...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several systems that may be malfunctioning. You should narrow in on the charging system first. Have your battery and your alternator checked. This can be done at home or at your local...
If your fuel pressure is low or you have sticking clogged injectors you may get the hesitation and stumble on acceleration but run good at cruise. Also if you have some carbon build up on the valves and throttle body...
With With the phasing out of the long-lived and beloved police cruiser in the form of the Ford Crown Victoria, 2012 brought a new car into town via the Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). This new incarnation of an old...
If If you love to travel, comfort is very important in a vehicle. You want a nice, quiet ride, comfortable seating, and enough room. We have evaluated several used vehicles, and narrowed our favorite road trip vehicles down to the...
For experienced car collectors and rookies alike, owning a classic Chevy is a rite of passage. There are multiple decades and styles in which Chevrolet made popular cars. Many of these cars then had a devout following in the years...