Q: Right turn signal blinks faster than left; 'Oil light' stays on

While the (optional) active park assist (APA) system on your car provides you with automated assistance for parallel parking, there may be times that you need to cancel the procedure. Don’t worry – it’s easy. Use any of these methods:...

Hi. The idle air control valve needs replacing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) because it sounds like the idling is rough on your vehicle. Also, if you have a pulley starting to seize up, which include the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley, they...

If you cut the cable that goes to the shift indicator, just see where he cut it. All the wires are color-coded so you can replace them together and get them back in. But the reason he cut them is--there's...

Hello. It sounds like you have a transmission that is slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-slipping-transmission) from the description you are giving. Some things that should be checked when experiencing slipping symptoms are the low or dirty transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), clutch problems, failing shift...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. There could be dozens of potential reasons why your Volkswagen is not starting. In order for us to provide a good recommendation or solution, I recommend having one of our technicians complete a car...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The struts or shocks could be causing a rough ride, but the looseness under the vehicle is a suspension part that is loose. Check all of the suspension for any broken bolts or damaged...

If you are hearing the knocking noises more on tight turns, you may have worn cv axles or driveshafts on the front of your Astra. The joints inside can wear over time especially if the grease has leaked out and...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty transmission speed sensor. The transmission speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement) relays output shaft speed on the transmission to the ECU which then translates this to the speedometer. When this sensor is not...

Hi there. The dealership is probably correct in this case. A dirty air filter can cause acceleration problems. However, it is also possible the fuel filter as well is dirty and will need to be changed as well. Typically it...