Q: Smoke and burning rubber behind the steering wheel

If your vehicle is new, it will need to be broken in as the engine and brakes get their first work. Breaking in your vehicle can greatly improve its health and lifespan. There are a few different things you should...

I am assuming you have an automatic transmission because you had it flushed. Hard to shift issues can be caused by a bad cable that goes from the shifter to the transmission shift lever, The cables will get dirty and...

Usually there will only be one crankshaft position sensor. However, there is also a camshaft position sensor as well. It is more likely that there is multiple cam sensors than crank sensors. It is possible for engines to have anywhere...

Hello, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, without additional detail as to the specific symptoms you are experiencing or any potential indication of warning lights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/warning-light-is-on-inspection), etc. This may be difficult to diagnose without physically inspecting the vehicle. I would recommend...

The temperature gauge may not go up to operating temperature if your engine thermostat is stuck in the open position. If the thermostat is stuck open your engine may never get up to normal operating temperature and this will cause...

The transmission most likely have worn out clutch bands or discs inside the transmission. The bands hold the reverse first band to give you forward gears. I would recommend having the transmission pressure tested first to see if the problem...

Hi there. If the transmission shift cable broke, but another mechanic is telling you that the transmission itself is broken, I would highly recommend a second opinion. In most cases, it's one or the other that cause the symptoms you've...

Hi there. The issue is with your key fob to the vehicle. The key fob (remote) will need to be reprogrammed to the vehicle to access the doors when the ignition is turned off. If you need further assistance with...

If I interpret what you say correctly, it sounds like an electrical malfunction. I wouldn't worry right now about the struts and transmission flush. Those are high margin sales that many of the chains push on everybody that comes in...