Q: My car is making some funny noise from the left side

Hello. This can be caused by a few different things. Most of the time this is caused by a dirty or failing throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement). Most of the time the throttle body gets dirty internally and the throttle plate gets...

Hello. This could be a variety of potential issues. First, I would suggest checking the tire pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure) in all four tires to be sure they all have the proper air pressure as on tire that may be out of...

Hey there. I would recommend checking your intermediate shaft from the steering wheel to the rack and pinion. If the joint on your intermediate shaft has failed, this can cause the steering wheel to shake at certain speeds. If the...

Hi there. Depending on where the crack is located on the bottom of the transmission will depend on whether or not you will be able to fix without replacing the transmission. For example, if the crack is in the fluid...

The axle CV joint boot is there to hold the lubrication for the joint and keep out dirt and water. Without replacement, the joint grease comes out first and collects dirt within. The dirt acts as sand paper and grinds...

It sounds like your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) has failed. There is also a slight possibility that the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) is bad but I would say starter first. I would start with a charging system test and figure out what is causing...

Hello - this error code may be the accelerator pedal position sensor - as indicated. It also may be the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/when-i-press-on-gas-pedal-it-s-not-accelerating-by-carl-p) the matching electronic component on the engine itself, which directly influences engine power, and transmission shift...

Hi there. The computer has put the engine into limp mode for a fault that the sensors have picked up. Since the transmission is not shifting, first check the transmission oil level and make sure that its full and red...

First thing to check would be the battery. While it can have enough power to turn accessories like the lights on, it may not have enough cranking amps to start the engine or allow the security system to trigger start...