Q: I always see car crashed and ruined in highways and I'm curious is there any materials other than metal better to protect a car?

The windshield wiper mist feature wipes the windshield once. You can use this feature when you have mist or condensation on the windshield, but there is not consistent rain. To use the mist feature, pull up on the wiper level...

Check the battery charge level and charge the battery completely if necessary. The cranking voltage should not drop below 9.6 volts or the engine computer may not have enough power to come online and initiate fuel or spark. Listen for...

The first thing to check is the fluid level. Park the car on a level surface with the transmission in Park, and the engine running. The dipstick for the transmission is red. Pull it out, wipe it off and take...

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Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2014 Buick Verano. This could be a tough question to answer without additional information or visual inspection. I assume there is something related to your car's charging system that could be the...

Hi, thanks for your question. I'd be happy to offer my insight. I suggest checking the transmission shift cable connection at the transmission to see if the cable came loose from a defective cable end bushing. If you would like...

Hello. Most of the indicators that the oil needs to be changed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/when-should-i-change-my-oil) are not visible to the naked eye. Simply getting oil hot while driving down the highway will darken it. The road grit and engine wear "debris" is...

Hello - yes, it is possible that the electrical connector for the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/when-i-press-on-gas-pedal-it-s-not-accelerating-by-carl-p) has a loose or poor connection. It is more likely that the throttle position sensor is failing. It has redundant circuitry, which accounts for...

Hi - you may have a problem with the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/no-acceleration-when-pedal-is-to-the-floor-by-keywee, or a [clogged catalytic converter](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter). Both components can cause a lack of power when you need it most. Check first for problem codes, whether the Check Engine...