Q: I just paid $600 for motor mounts. Car still doing same thing. How can I tell if the mechanic actually changed the tranny mount?

Your vehicle has two kinds of electrical outlets. If the electrical outlet cap has a picture of a battery on it, then the outlet can be used at all times, presuming there is enough life in the battery to power...

Sounds like you might not be getting any power out of the battery. Car batteries are 12.6 v. when they are fully charged. If the voltage is 10.5v. The car won't crank but all the accessories will still function. At...

Hello. If it is suddenly hard to turn the steering wheel then the most common cause is the power steering pump. I typically check the belt and the fluid first. If the fluid is low then there is a leak....

An aftermarket keyless entry system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-purchase-a-remote-keyless-entry-system-for-cars-by-brady-klopfer) may or may not be required. If the vehicle is equipped with original equipment electronic door locks, the key fob typically should be able to be programmed to work with your keyless entry (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-purchase-a-remote-keyless-entry-system-for-cars-by-brady-klopfer)....

Hello. These types of issues can be hard to diagnose. Most of the time they are caused by a failure within the distributor itself. Also common is the shaft being slightly worn, which will cause the RPM reading to be...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You may want to check into the different Sena-Trac rear shocks for the vehicle. The shocks may soften the ride. These vehicles are known for a harsh ride and these shocks may help. If you...

Hi there. The symptoms you're describing (especially the soft radiator hose) along with the fact your heater is not working may be caused by restrictions in the coolant line such as an air bubble. This could have happened when you...

Wow, I almost bought one of these new back in 1986. It is possible that due to age, any number of sensors can be bad, even without a Check Engine Light being set. The best way to determine that is...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. There are several components that may cause a hard-start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-hard-to-start-inspection). First we need to determine if the engine is cranking at a normal speed, and it is taking a while for the engine to...