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I would first start with a steering, suspension, and brakes inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) performed by a professional from YourMechanic. Tie rods, ball joints, cv axles, brake parts, control arms, and otherwise could have been damaged during the impact. After the inspection...
The fog lights can improve visibility in adverse driving conditions, namely rain and fog. To turn on the fog lights, rotate the fog light switch to the on position (the fog light switch is located next to the light switch,...
Hello. When a vehicle sits for this long there can be a number of issues keeping it from starting and running right. You do need to replace the battery,and you should replace all of the fluids before starting it and...
If the window is not rolling up, but you can hear the motor turning, it is likely that the window regulator has failed. This particular vehicle uses a regulator to lower and raise the window, that has the motor integrated...
Depending on the vehicle you have, you may be able to get an A/C eliminator kit from an auto parts store or online. This kit is designed to allow you to eliminate the A/C and sometimes use the same belt....
Hello there, when vehicles such as your 2004 Mitsubishi Montero become flooded it can create many issues. The most common problems with flooded cars is water being sucked into the intake, and into the engine. The other problem is corrosion...
Hi there. In general, there is not an effective way to clean a clogged catalytic converter. There are several aftermarket products that claim to do so, but they typically cause more issues with fuel system components that I would never...
The problem sounds like your transmission is shuddering and may have major failure. You would need to check the transmission fluid to see if it has a burnt smell indicating the transmission has burned clutches inside it and would need...
It's either motor mounts or an engine management fault (ignition, fuel, air induction, etc. but also including uneven cylinder compression and mechanical issues) or perhaps a combination of the two. The root cause(s) of the problem can be pinpointed if...
You’ve You’ve equipped your car with a brand new set of tires (https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/company/partner/yourmechanic?promoCode=YOURMECHANIC&utm_source=null&utm_medium=referral&partnerId=yourmechanic&partnerName=yourmechanic&retaggingLaunchUrl=%2F%2Fassets.adobedtm.com%2Flaunch-EN786b79de5697438cb1f8839bcd30487c.min.js&floodlightEnabled=true&liveChatEnabled=true&siteName=Goodyear+Tires), replacing the old set of worn out rubber. They were noisy, and every time you had to brake hard, you were losing traction. Now you’ve spent your...
In In automotive usage, the term "suspension" refers to all of the parts that connect the vehicle to the road. Every car, truck, and utility vehicle has a suspension that is designed to do three things: Support the vehicle Absorb...
Many Many people focus more on interior room than cargo carrying capacity. That’s natural if you have a large family or regularly carpool, but what about drivers who need to carry a lot of stuff most of the time and...