Q: I did a burnout out and only my right wheel was spinning my left wasn't

Your car’s Charging system is responsible for everything from powering your radio to operating the spark plugs in the engine. It’s absolutely critical for driving your car. If the Charging System light on the dash comes on (it looks like...

Driving in an emergency can be stressful to say the least. Here are some vehicle steering tips to keep in mind in the event of an emergency situation: Steering around a problem or crash may be more effective than braking...

Hi there. If the new power steering pump is failing, then it is defective and needs to be replaced. Double check to see that the lines are installed correctly and are tight. As for the battery, it may just need...

The illumination of a dashboard warning light means that a vehicle system has detected a fault. In many cases, the vehicle can be scanned for fault codes and data concerning the system. Your symptoms lead me to believe that there...

If both of these features quit working at the same time, you may just have blown a fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuse). If neither one of these are related, the problem may be two separate ones. The power locks are controlled by a...

If the belt is broken (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement) or the engine is noisy and having problem, then no, it probably wouldn't be worth purchasing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-used-car). For whichever car that you are seriously considering moving forward with, I suggest having a certified mechanic...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Given the sporadic nature of the symptoms, and a known head gasket issue, it is likely the engine is misfiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2) due to the head gasket issues is causing rough running. If the symptoms are...

The best way to resolve misfires on your engine is to remove the ignition coil and the spark plugs on the affected cylinders. If the spark plugs appear to be in bad condition I would recommend replacing the spark plugs...

Hello. A thump sound from the right rear of the vehicle is usually the result of a worn or damaged suspension component. If all of the links and bushings look good and are tight, then it may be possible that...