Q: How do I accelerate when using the electronic speed control?

The short answer is no. Wiper blades squeegee water from the exterior of your windshield and the defrosters (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-the-defroster-works) remove moisture from the interior of the vehicle, which includes the inside of your windshield. Sometimes it may appear the defrosters...

Hello. If both of these stopped working at the same time it is usually the switch. This is the most common failure on this car. I would usually check the wiring to the switch for voltage first before replacing the...

It really depends on where you live and what the going rate is. I'm in a big city here at Houston and the dealer's charge around $120-140 per hour of labor. That might help you get an idea if you...

You should have the A/C drains checked to see if the drains are blocked causing the water to leak into your 2008 Mercedes Benz R350. Dirt and debris that gets in the A/C evaporator case can clog the A/C drain...

Hello. If your vehicle overheated (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat), shut off, and will no longer start, then it may be possible that the overheating caused an issue. The fact that the engine still cranks is a good sign that the overheating did not...

Hi. Several components could cause this problem - old, failing plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), old plugs with wide gaps (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), worn or corroded distributor cap or rotor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/distributor-rotor-and-cap-replacement) contacts, failing distributor pickup coil issues, or failing ignition coil packs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement). Diagnosis...

The water pump on your car is bolted directly to the engine block. The only housing is the water pump itself. To fix your leak, you will need to replace the water pump and timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement). The water pump...

The discoloration likely represents the effects of entrained moisture in the oil on the cap surface. There can normally be a certain amount of condensation in an engine, for example as weather conditions change or if the engine sits for...

Hi there. You might find it very helpful and cost effective to have one of our mobile mechanics complete a pre car purchase inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pre-purchase-car-inspection); so they can inspect the vehicle and determine the condition of the vehicle and whether...