Q: I can get the car to unlock when I click the button and when I try the key in the door, it groans and doesn't move.

The sun visor is a key safety feature that allows you to protect your eyesight from the sun. There is a sun visor in front of both the driver and the front passenger seat. To use the sun visor, pull...

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) on your car is designed to conduct a self-test every time you crank the engine. During the test, the ABS light on the dash will turn on, and then should go out after a few...

Checking the coolant level is an important part of general maintenance and should be done roughly once per month or so. It’s not hard to do, and here are the steps to follow: Make sure the engine is cold. Never...

Being that this is an electronically controlled transmission there could be quite a few possibilities anything from a range selection switch to a faulty solenoid or even a mechanical issue. The fault codes need to be read out of the...

If one of your wipers isn't working while the other is, I would suggest replacing both wiper arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-arm-replacement). Wiper blades have a very short lifespan compared to other parts on your vehicle and must be replaced more frequently.

Check the transmission fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). Proper checking instructions vary vehicle to vehicle but it's usually imprinted on the transmission fluid dipstick. Typical instructions will require you to check it while in Park, hot engine, and on level ground. If...

Hello. If you do not want the warranty voided or extra charges after the lease is up then make sure you only get a surface mount system and do not let any holes be drilled in the car for the...

If you have codes to a sensor, it does not always mean the sensor is bad. There may be wiring or connector problems causing erratic or incorrect sensor input to the computer. The code stored in a computer is only...

Hello Mr. Anderson, thank you for writing in. Lets start by saying that most vehicles will produce a small amount of white smoke right when starting. This is happening because condensation builds up in the exhaust and engine compartment. This...