Q: I just spent almost $400 to have the intake gaskets repaired on my 2001 Hyundai Accent 1.6 L. I had to hit my brakes today quickly

asked by on April 18, 2017

I hit my brakes, because someone stopped short in front of me, and I heard a skidding sound. I thought I had a flat tire, but don't. Then the steering wheel felt like it was pulling to the left. I just spent $347.00 on intake gaskets, so I don't know what to do. The power steering is already out, because I don't have the $600.00 to repair it. Help!!

My car has 154000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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