Q: I just re fitted my gearbox after some overall and sometimes my car does not start. Car is crown victoria 1999. Kindly advise.

You may have broke the clutch cable. This is a common problem with this car. Usually the clutch itself does not break. I recommend you get a qualified mechanic to check your clutch pedal linkage or cable problem. You may...

It sounds like you may have a problem with your key. If the key is excessively worn it will not be able to unlock the ignition cylinder so you can turn the key. I would ask for help from one...

Does your car stall when you take your foot off the gas, or does it idle too high? You state both. Either way the most common problems are: Idle control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is stuck or is sticking Intake gaskets (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/intake-manifold-gaskets-replacement)...

Hi there. Every tire and wheel on your vehicle is secured to the wheel hub assembly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-damaged-wheel-bearing). If the wheel bearings or the hub itself are damaged, then it can break, causing the wheel and tires to literally fall off...

The dealer would like to change the rotors to help prevent any come backs due to bad brake performance, vibrations, etc. It is not always necessary to replace the rotors, but if there is damage to them, like deep scoring,...

Your car should run just fine on 87 octane fuel unless you have other modifications to your car such as a super charger or turbo charger. The knocking may suggest that you have something else wrong with your engine. Your...

Hello there, a variety of issues will cause your 2009 Honda Pilot to have a loud noise that increases with speed. The rumble strips generally cause a loud growling noise when driven over. Common problems that will cause a growling...

This may be a faulty starter that is going bad or potentially a failing starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. When this fails, it may...

Hello - there are 2 possibilities here: (1) an electrical switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-an-ac-clutch-cycling-switch-last) - HVAC control in the dash or the low pressure switch in the refrigerant line) is keeping voltage on the compressor clutch, keeping it engaged, or (2) the...