Q: Buying a car
Im looking to buy this car for 1500.im wondering what and where should i look for issues
My car has 184000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
After smoking, car will not hold coolant.
You may have a leak in your radiator. If you poured more coolant into it and it came right back out a leak exists somewhere. If the leak is that fast, it should be obvious to the eye without having...
VSC light on
The VSC light streams for vehicle stability control. This light will set if the computer sees a problem with the VSC system such as a wheel speed sensor or a broken tone ring which is a small ring located on...
Battery is not charging properly
This may be a sign of a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while...
Trouble starting the car.
It sounds like you may have a faulty starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and will...
Loud knocking noise and engine is shaking.
Hi there. When passing a vehicle and turning off the overdrive at the same time with the pedal on the floor will be like trying to shift a vehicle without the clutch in a manual transmission driven vehicle. The rpm's...
Gas tank is leaking
The tank is made of very sturdy stamped steel. It will withstand any conceivable vapor pressure that gasoline will create in a motor vehicle. If the tank is leaking, it leaks because it's rusted out. It's usually a waste of...
When replacing upper ball joints can you just purchase the instaed of whole control arm
I checked multiple aftermarket catalogs, the Dodge OEM catalog and even E-Bay for possible gray market junk but I can find no listings for separate upper ball joints to install in the upper control arm for your vehicle. For some...
Car hiccups or slight jerks at steady rpm
Ignition failures are more common on your car than fuel injector failures, and the mileage would be about right for coil failures. It takes several subsequent misfires for you to be able to notice it on the road, so if...
Car dies while driving
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle can stall for many reasons. You are going to want to start with the most common causes, or do some further testing. To start, the fuel pump may be going out and...
Related articles
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Ford Focus Electric
In In 2012, the Ford Focus Electric model went a step farther than other eco-friendly cars. Instead of creating another hybrid model, Ford chose to offer a fully electric vehicle with a very impressive range of 76 city miles and...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Ford Fiesta
This This subcompact vehicle is available as a 4-door sedan as well as a 5-door hatchback. The prices for the vehicle are very low, even for the models that are decked out with all of the optional features. Those who...
How to Check the Quality of a Used Car
If you’re looking to purchase a car, buying a used vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-used-car) is a great way to save money. Used cars are usually cheaper than new ones and you may be able to buy them without having to take out...
Browse other content
Estimates
Maintenance