Q: Car won't start

Hello. The most common coolant leak that suddenly occurs on this engine is a water pump malfunction. It will start leaking coolant and it will appear to come from near the rear of the engine. It is also possible that...

Sounds like your brake pads might be low. The brake pad has a semi-metallic friction pad that makes contact with the rotor. When this pad wears out, the metal backing plate that it is attached to makes contact with the...

Depending what part of the vehicle has cracked, it may or may not be repairable. If the crack has occurred on a replaceable component, such as a bracket, mount, or perhaps suspension arm, then it may be replaceable. However, if...

Hello - although vibration may come from the driveshaft or loose motion in the rear end, this problem starts with the clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/how-does-a-clutch-engage-and-disengage). This problem is called "clutch chatter", and it involves the clutch grabbing/releasing multiple times in a choppy...

With the information that you have provided, I would surmise that you are describing the signs of an engine misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection). Pulling the diagnostic codes with a code reader will probably show codes that relate to a misfire, and could...

There could be an issue with the cruise control switch and the brake switch. The VSA light refers to the brake system and the light maybe coming on for the brake switch not functioning properly causing the cruise control switch...

The best thing to do is cross reference the part number with the dealership and the parts store. Keep in mind, the part number on your jeep is from the dealership and not a local parts store. So if you...

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are various reasons the vehicle would overheat, and the thermostat was a good place to start. You are also worried about the radiator, cooling fans, water pump, and engine block. You will want...