Q: In need of professional mechanic.

The issue you are getting is not a common problem and the vehicle would have to be checked to see whether the problem is a broken motor or transmission mount, or if the transmission is shifting erratically. You do not...

Hello there. The LX470 does, in fact, take premium gasoline (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-what-type-of-gas-to-use-by-jason-unrau). When a lower octane is used such as 87 unleaded than there is a possibility for the engine to knock. In most cases, the vehicle's computer will adjust to...

Hello, thanks for writing in but you did not mention the make, model, or year of vehicle. However, this problem is most likely caused by the ignition switch not making good contact. Check and replace the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) if...

Hello. If the air compressor is faulty (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) this will cause the engine to work harder and that may result in lower mpg. The whining noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) could be caused by a bad serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement), pulley (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement), or a...

Hello. There are several things that could be causing this problem. The struts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement) of the SUV could be weak or bad causing unstableness. The upper and lower control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement), ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), inner and outer tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement)...

There are a few things that can go wrong when the battery dies out like that. One thing you can try is to reset the main computer. Look to a service guide or repair manual for specific instructions on how...

The most common problem with the CV joints is when the protective boot cracks or gets damaged. Once this happens, the grease comes out and moisture and dirt get in, causing the CV joint to wear faster and eventually fail...

Hi there: We really would need to know what type of vehicle you have to accurately tell you what components might need to be repaired or replaced. In most cases, when a tire falls off, it's due to faulty wheel...

If you have 4 wheel drive, the noise might be due to a failed outboard CV joint. Another possibility is brake interference or wheel bearing noise although if you had a defective wheel bearing you would normally hear the noise...