Q: how much to get my car serviced

Hi. P0133 is a code for the oxygen sensor bank one sensor. P0410 is a code for the secondary air injection system malfunction and a P0301 is a code for a misfire on cylinder 1. I would suggest having a...

I would highly recommend a pre purchase inspection from your trusted automotive technician. Typically I look for wreck damage, body lines matching up, orange peel in the paint (signs of paint repair), frame damage or rusting, warning lights on the...

Hello. If the engine will not crank at all and the starter and battery are fine then I start by checking to see if the starter relay is getting power (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter-relay). If it is but is not sending power to...

If you suspect that your upper control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-control-arm-assembly) is not bad, it's best to get a second opinion to be sure. When I diagnose vehicles, I am sure to explain my findings to the customer and let them know...

Hello. If the caliper will not release from the rotor then the brake line should be cracked open first to see if there is pressure int he hydraulic system that is keeping it locked up. If not then the caliper...

I would take the vehicle to another shop and ask them to check the lateral run-out of both the tires and the wheels. Lateral run-out is the side to side motion. Wheels that are slightly bent or out of round,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. This is security feature is designed to remind you the vehicle is still running to protect against thieves and high idle times. These idle times add to pollution, and are a main cause of...

If you have a heavy fuel smell coming into the cars interior then you should check the fuel pressure regulator and fuel lines for leaking fuel. You should disconnect the vacuum line to regulator to see if fuel is coming...

Your vehicle use a two belt system as depicted in this diagram (https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/altima/1993). If you desire, a mechanic dispatched by YourMechanic can re-install the belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) and, as is required during any belt replacement, inspect all of the rolling elements...