Q: When I go turn my car off and pull out my key, everything shuts off and a few seconds later the radio turns on without the key.

Driving with a door open is never a good idea – it’s dangerous for passengers and cargo, and it can let debris, exhaust and other threats into the car. To help ensure that you don’t get on the road with...

It could be a number of things causing the problem. I would have a technician change the fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) and check fuel pressure and test to see if it's getting spark at the spark plugs. I have seen these...

Hi. Its very possible that partial blocking of the fuel system may be the cause of the fuel injectors not having an atomized spray pattern, which is the foundation of your vehicle's sputtering problem. The Fuel pressure and volume need...

Hi there. An oil leak can be a very frustrating ordeal to go through. There are Many types of oils in your vehicle including, engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and also coolant. To ensure proper diagnosis, I would...

The VDC and Slip Light illumination could be an indication that you are getting low on brake fluid, due to worn brake pads. Low brake fluid could cause the throttle control to kick in when a sudden vehicle movement is...

If you are having difficulty turning the key in the ignition switch, this may be a sign that the ignition lock cylinder, or perhaps the key, are worn and in need of replacement. This repair requires disassembling of the steering...

As you may have already learned, the code p0017 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0079-obd-ii-trouble-code-crankshaft-position-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1-sensor-b-by-jay-safford) indicates an issue with the crankshaft position sensor. This would mean that that transmission doesn't understand the speed and can't send the same information to the transmission. I don't think...

Hello there. Thanks for writing in about your 2011 Mazda2. Squeaking noises when driving are fairly common and can have many causes. The most likely causes of the noise would be a window seal, seat, body panels, suspension bushings, or...

If you car does not go into drive or reverse, your mechanic is most likely talking about replacing the valve body inside the transmission. This is part of the transmission that directs transmission fluid to build hydraulic pressure, which is...