Q: Loss of power

Hi there, AC blowing cold from some vents while warming up in other vents may be an indication of a low refrigerant charge level. This is what is likely happening due to low refrigerant level: The air passing over the...

A rough idle indicates that your engine is misfiring. There are many reasons why a car would misfire. It could be a bad ignition coil or spark plug. It could also be a bad control module or wiring issue. If...

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...

A lot of money if you go to the dealer. Hope that you can find a good locksmith around here. Or call YourMechanic.com and see if they have a mechanic in your area that can reprogram it, because mobile guys...

Hello. Unfortunately there is not a switch for the seasons on this vehicle. If it is not blowing cold then it is usually an issue with low refrigerant. The system gets low due to a leak and the compressor will...

Anyone know? I can't find it. OBC = onboard computer in-dash. VIN is incomplete

Hello there, the answer to this problem is a bit complex. When the system is low on refrigerant, in more cases than not, there is a leak that is causing the low levels. Simply adding refrigerant may only work for...

The noise you mention seems more likely to be a wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) failing - they get quite noisy with higher road speed, and get even noisier while turning (the outer wheel catches more load). It is possible the tire...

If there were something in the way of foreign material (e.g., road debris) stuck, you'd probably hear the noise all the time. The noise may be due to the brake pads (particularly if they are not OEM pads). Non-OEM pads...