Q: I think my suspension is going out in my car. Does my car use shocks, struts, or both?

Looks like we have two separate issues happening to your Volkswagen Jetta. With such limited information it is difficult to determine where exactly the grinding could be coming from in your Jetta. The questions I would first ask are if...

Hello, it is probably possible to fit that particular engine (or any engine really), with the features you like on that vehicle. However it will probably be expensive and will likely be a highly custom job that requires special parts,...

Hello. The most likely cause is with the shift solenoids (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-interlock-solenoid-replacement) in transmission and/or valve body components. It is also possible that you could have an external electrical problem because the PCM also controls shift points. However, the most common...

Hi there, thank for writing in. I'd be happy to help. This could be caused by a couple of different component failures. A faulty throttle body actuator can cause this kind of loss of power. The brake and battery lights...

This may be related to a few different things, such as a clogged radiator not allowing coolant to circulate properly, a thermostat that may be stuck closed not allowing coolant to flow through the motor, or potentially a bad coolant...

Hello. The stock bolt pattern for the Dodge Challenger is 5 x 115mm, 5 lug wheel with a medium offset. Using wheels with any other bolt pattern or too high or low of offset may result in improper fitment or...

Hello. In most case a PCV valve should not noticeably rattle, though that varies from engine to engine. If it appears to be rattling excessively that could signify that the PCV valve is not secured properly, that there is a...

Brake pads (or brake shoes in the case of drum brake systems) are the principal "consumable" in a vehicle's brake system. The pads are not replaced according to any fixed schedule, or number of elapsed miles, but rather are simply...

A number of components can cause a vibration. An engine misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection) can cause a bad vibration but odds are that if misfiring was the cause, you would have low power and a check engine light flashing. Vibrations at speed...