Q: Car caught on fire.

This sounds like it could be a serious problem for your car. My first recommendation would be to have this vehicle inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) by a certified mechanic as soon as possible to avoid these symptoms turning into larger problems. The...

Hi, there is no way to know what exactly is wrong with only a diagnostic code because there are always multiple reasons why the code could have been set in the first place. In this case, the computer has detected...

The ticking noise from the engine may be from a solenoid that starts to come on after you start to accelerate, like an EGR valve solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-egr-control-solenoid). If the noise is from the exhaust, then you may have a leak...

Hello. If your vehicle has thrown trouble codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) for a sensor and rocker arm then it may very well be possible that those are the related to your power loss issue. I would need to know the exact codes...

Hello. If they did not replace the upper strut mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/suspension-strut-mount-replacement) along with the strut, that may be the source of your noise. The upper strut mount retains the strut and spring together as an assembly. It is then bolted...

The push button panel for your climate control is also the control unit. It uses the signals from various temp sensors to decide what to tell the climate control what to do. It also decides on the fan speed and...

Hi there: Finding a compatible cassette player that would seamlessly install with today's modern automotive accessory wiring is going to be very difficult, and could cause multiple problems with other accessory or electrical components on your Toyota Prius. I would...

Hi there. There could be a fuel volume issue (meaning the amount of fuel is not adequate) or the MAF (mass air flow) sensor is dirty or not working. Check the fuel pressure and make sure that there is at...

Hi Jacolby. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few possible sources of your problem, but in most cases, white smoke is an indication of a blown head gasket. This can also be the reason for the lack of...