Q: If a car is not starting up, the lights come and prior to that the warning for antifreeze was on. What could it be? Bmw 328xi

While it’s recommended that you have a professional change your car’s engine oil, this is a service that you can do on your own provided you have the right tools, a place to do it, and a way to safely...

If your Buick does not move in either drive or reverse, I suspect an internal mechanical problem. The reason for this is that a vehicle will generally be able to move forward and backward if the main mechanical components are...

Hello. It is likely that the car battery is the cause of why your car won't start. It is possible that the battery has bad cells which will prevent the car from starting, even when using jumper cables. The battery,...

Hey there. I would recommend taking the vehicle to a local dealer to have the vehicle checked for recalls and also technical bulletins for this engine. There are cylinder head replacement and timing chain replacement recalls (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-to-do-if-your-car-is-recalled-by-jason-unrau) that may pertain...

After doing my research on your vehicle, I see that most people use regular gas(87) in their Pontiac Vibes. You should be getting around 22-27mpg. The better the gas you use the cleaner the gas will burn. I did read...

My first recommendation would be to determine how many miles the vehicle has and memorize it. Then I would look over your vehicle and give it your honest opinion of its condition (assuming that the doors were fixed). Then I...

Hello. There appears to be three different locations for the control module depending on the chassis. The 4wd control module will either be found behind a kick panel on the passenger side, inside the dash, accessible by opening the glove...

Hi there: Accessories are powered by the battery until the vehicle is started, when the alternator takes over. If the radio is staying on after removing the key, it's receiving a constant supply of battery power due to a faulty...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...