Q: Car has been sitting for over year, what do I do?

I would have a technician inspect your rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection). He will probably also check for codes on the computer. It may be the air temperature sensor malfunctioning if it idles rough only when it's cold. You may be able...

These engines are known to have the timing chains stretch or jump time and cause hard starting issues like you are describing. Especially given the mileage, there is a good possibility that the timing chain may be your problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-timing-chain)....

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. If the engine has a knocking noise, a sensor will not cause this issue. A timing belt will not cause a knock unless the timing belt has jumped a tooth. Other belts just...

The issue you are writing in about is fairly commonly encountered. If you request a diagnostic for engine hesitation (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-hesitates-during-acceleration-inspection) a certified mechanic will identify the underlying issue and that mechanic will also explain what has failed and the cost...

Hi there. I am unaware of any maintenance services offered by Uber. However, Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with an oil change service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) at your home or office. Your concern is being forwarded to...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...

If oil from the engine compartment is vaporizing, due to high heat, or "burning", the source of the leak is typically near or onto the hot exhaust manifold(s). There is also a possibility of hydraulic fluid, such as power steering...

Hi there - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic.com offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

Hi Zach. Thanks for contacting us tonight. There are multiple things that can cause a shaking or vibrating issue like you've described. The most common source of this issue is a loose vacuum line or even loose or faulty motor...