Q: Got a diagnostic, mech says car need theromostat and all coils and plugs. Car was fine then check engine light 2009 Mini Cooper
Got a diagnostic, mech says car need theromostat and all coils and plugs. Car was fine then check engine light and blinking, sudden judder. Does it make sense that 3 of 4 coils all need relplace all of a sudden AND the thermostat? Car was running fine, I can understand thermostat but it seems mech is pushing for coils and plugs sicne we are from out of town
My car has 44000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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