Q: How do I do a safety check for the seatbelts?

When your Check Engine Light comes on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) or flashes on the dash for you it is indicating there is a problem in one of the vehicle systems and has set a trouble code stored in one of the modules’...

Hello. Most of the time if you are getting a noise like this when the vehicle is moving, it is due to either a tire issue or a failing hub bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-hub-assembly-replacement). I always check the tire tread first. If...

All of the codes that you listed indicate that you have a bad transmission. Since you have so many different codes for the transmission I do not think it is worth trying to fix the codes individually. The best course...

Based on what you've described, it sounds like the starter is failing, although there could be other possible faults as well. The starter's internal contacts could be worn and not providing sufficient conductive surface to activate the starter motor. The...

Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-speed-sensor-replacement) at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information to the ABS and traction control system, which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...

Hi there. This sound that you are hearing is a normal condition that is occurring. When an cold air intake (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cold-air-intake-replacement) is installed, there is a larger area for air to accumulate and when the engine shuts off, the air...

Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...

Hi there: When the motor is running at operating temperature, and you remove the oil cap, it's common for a small amount of smoke to come from the engine. This is usually caused by exhaust gases, heat or gasoline vapor...

You should have the belt and tensioner checked to see if the belt is worn or stretched beyond its limit causing the tensioner to not keep it tight and allowing it to slip when damp or wet. Remove the belt...