Q: I was given a quote for a variable valve timing solenoid rePlacement. They also recommended I get and oil change and an engine flu

If your car is equipped with it, the message center provides you with access to a very wide range of information about your car. For instance, you can use it to access your trip odometers, the remaining fuel in the...

The noise you hear is the power steering pump whining from lack of fluid. The leaking fluid is most likely the pressure line leaking fluid and would need to be replaced. The power steering pump may have to be replaced...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The blinking light means you most likely have a misfire in one or more cylinders from an oil leak, from the valve cover getting on spark plug boots and shorting the cylinder out. The valve...

Hello and thank you for your question. If your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shifting the transmission or transfer case into neutral, then there may be a problem with the shifter on the column or floor if you have a...

Hello, thanks for writing in. Most of the time, this code comes up when there is a difference between the crank and cam sensors. The most common failure is the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor). These fail much more frequently (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-crankshaft-position-sensor-last)...

Hello there. Many different issues could cause your vehicle to vibrate when braking. You have done well in replacing the most common causes for a vibration such as this. Other common culprits are the wheel bearings, the wheel itself, the...

Hello. This may be a faulty starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement). The starter relay is a small unit usually in the fuse box that directs power to the starter from the battery. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and...

Hi there. Usually when a trunk won't close, it's due to the trunk lock latch being damaged. This is something that can be replaced by a professional mechanic. However, before you decide to replace the trunk latch, you might want...

Having a Jetta in the family, I think I know what you are referring to. When the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, it shifts very hard. It feels almost like someone bumped into the back of the car....