Q: Car won't start not even a sound. Then I leave for a few minutes and come back and it starts. Why?

The meaning of the "Service Engine Soon" Light is dependent on the make and model of your car and the manufacturer’s specifications. There are numerous dashboard indicator lights, and the particular indicator lights that are included on a dashboard are...

The car sitting for a year is most likely a dead battery. These cars are known to have loss of memory problems and the systems have to be reset with a factory scanner. I recommend you have a mechanic like...

This may be a sign of a leaky injector or potentially an incorrect idle air adjustment. A leaky injector can cause a rich fuel condition as it may leak too much fuel into a cylinder not allowing the combustion cycle...

Hello, the concern you have I strongly advise not to drive. The issue needs to be addressed, the vehicle will become inoperable. The automatic transmission has 3 systems; electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical. What describe could be an internal mechanical...

Hi there: Although we don't see may of these vehicles here in the United States, on your 20102 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and most four-cylinder turbocharged vehicles; there are multiple oil seals that can wear out on the turbo, the fuel...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle has rocker arms that control the valves where the fuel and air enter the engine, and the valves that channel the exhaust gasses out of the engine. With these rocker arms are...

Hi There, You may want to double check a few things such as making sure you have proper ground and that all wires are properly connected. You should be able to hear the fuel pump come on when turning the...

Check to make sure the plugs are tight but do NOT overtighten them. Use a calibrated inch pound torque wrench only; if oil is on the spark plug threads, request assistance from a mechanic in tightening the plugs because the...

Hi there. In short - yes; maintenance costs on BMW's are above average. With 100,000 miles on the vehicle, it's likely that you'll have to budget for possible major repairs in suspension, transmission and oil seals and gaskets that tend...