Q: First does want to shift gears. And when I don't start the van for 3 day it just Drains my battery.

If the engine cranks slowly, you have a problem with the starting/charging system. If the engine cranks normally but doesn't start, you likely have a problem with fuel or spark delivery. In either case, it probably doesn't start after a...

GM has been trying to use cylinder deactivation in Cadillacs for years now. In my opinion they are not very good. GM's are notorious for having horrible electrical problems and now they are making engines with electronic mechanical cylinder deactivation....

Hello, thank you for writing in. The check engine light is designed to stay on constantly when there is an issue. You should start by having the vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. These are codes meant to help the...

Is the anti-theft system (Pass-Lock) light flashing ? If so, there may be an issue with the ignition switch or the chip in the key. If the chip is not sending a signal to the system, it will not allow...

There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection). There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would...

Hi there - this task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the costs to repair. Contact a reputable paint and body...

If you have the steering knuckle, with the wheel bearing and hub installed in the steering knuckle, already removed from the vehicle the procedure is to use a 20 ton shop press to first press the hub out of the...

If your goal is to minimize the cost of transportation, compare the total cost of getting your car fully functional, in your case that would be the cost of repairing the engine, to the total cost of replacing the car....