Q: brake lights will not come on

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:...

Yes, on a Land Rover, that's the only way to fix it. They just wear out over time. You don't have to bite the bullet or get another vehicle. Perhaps, find a good used engine from the salvage yard that...

Hi there. When it comes to the steering, look at all of the steering components. Look at the outer tie rod ends and see if the boots are split. Do a dry park steering test. To do this, park the...

This may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve. Any of...

Hello. You are right. Your vehicle does need these filters changed and the oil changed during this service. It will also need to have a complete vehicle inspection as part of this service. A certified mechanic from YourMechanic can come...

The existing battery should be load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) and if it fails the battery should be replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). The cost of replacement can be obtained by clicking on "Get a Quote" at the foregoing service link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). But, at the...

It sounds like you may have a bad alternator or voltage regulator that is not properly allowing the battery to charge or maintaining the charge. Turning on the AC puts an additional load on the entire system resulting in the...

There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty...

Hi Jerry. Thanks for writing in today. I am a fan of this brand of brake system components. However, in regards to being "better" than OEM, that's a very difficult question to provide a straight and clear answer. Generally speaking,...