Q: Car spewing steam and stalling.

The tow feature is turned on by pressing the Tow switch on the instrument panel, at which point the Tow/Haul light will illuminate. Press the Tow switch a second time to turn the feature off. Tip Never use the tow...

You did not mention what motor or transmissions either of the vehicles have. These are the biggest and most expensive repair concerns on any used vehicles. Firstly, I would not recommend buying a used vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-used-car) without having a qualified...

Hey there. Unfortunately, when you hit the curb you may have damaged the steering gear (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/steering-rack-gearbox-replacement) or the tie rod ends (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement). You should have the suspension and steering checked to pinpoint the problem. If your car cannot be driven,...

You should first have the engine checked for any leaks and the PCV system serviced. Then make sure a paper style factory air filter is used. Use the correct oil and then document exactly how much oil is used per...

Hey there. The rough running condition is definitely related to the black smoke and fuel smell which indicates the motor is running rich or being supplied with too much fuel. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as...

Hi there. When locking the vehicle, the antitheft computer beeps the horn to acknowledge the doors locking and the system arming. It sounds like your spiral cable, or clock spring cable, has broken. Are there any other steering wheel functions...

Hi there. It's possible that either you have a fuel leak or a vacuum leak that is causing the shaking issue you're experiencing. Since you're smelling gasoline, I would highly recommend having a professional mechanic complete a smell of gas...

Hello there. Most of the time, this type of problem is caused by a loose headlight lamp connection, a faulty electrical relay or a problem with the headlight switch itself. If the switch is damaged, it can cause the headlights...

Hello. This can be caused by a lot of different things. It can be from the oil issue. That could have resulted in an internal engine failure or an issue with the variable valve timing system. This system uses oil...