Q: If we have a diagnostic done and then decide to have you do the repairs, do you then subtract that amount from the repair amount?

I would take the car to a mechanic that specialises in transmissions. They can determine if it is in the differential or the transmission.

Hi, thanks for writing in. This P0430 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0430-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-2-by-spencer-clayton) is for the bank B or driver side converter or the O2 sensor after the converter. The code will need to be diagnosed to isolate the problem to the sensor or...

Since the code reads Throttle Body, the sensor on the throttle body under the hood may be the best place to start. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) measures the angle of the throttle plate and tries to match the effort...

Every vehicle is a little different when it comes to how many miles you can drive when your low fuel indicator first comes on. The fuel gauge is an estimate of how much fuel you have in your fuel tank....

Due to condensation within the engine, whitish discoloration on the underside of the oil cap is not unusual. If the oil in the oil pan is not coolant contaminated, you need not worry. If you have an external coolant leak,...

There might be a loose connection left in the wake of the repairs that you describe. The general procedure if your car's starter motor does not function at all is to first be sure the engine immobilizer system is not...

This engine is an interference engine and this means that if the timing belt broke it will bend the valves and the valves or the head will need to be replaced. Sometimes the head gets damaged and will need a...

You can have the car washed as often as you want as long as using soft cloths and not the abrasive ones used in automatic car washes. Use a mild soap and soft material to wash car once a week...