Q: What are the most common issues when you don't regularly maintain your car?

Hello. This can be caused by a variety of things, timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) being one of them. However, there are many other reasons this may also happen, such as a faulty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), fuel injection problems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement),...

This is a common symptom of a misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection) or potentially a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) which when faulty, can cause the misfire to happen due to an improper air/fuel mixture being supplied to the engine. The idle...

Wow! A 280 SL with a manual gearbox is a rare machine indeed! It looks like you've eliminated a few of the prime suspects. The fuel pump relay would have been my first guess. But it looks like you've already...

Hi there. In most cases when you hear a screaming or squealing noise under the hood, it's related to a belt that is loose or is beginning to show signs of wear. Since you're having AC issues, the problem could...

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...

Hi there. You can get a jump-start to start the engine, but I recommend either charging your battery or replacing it. Trying to jump-start your vehicle with a completely dead battery may damage the computer and other components. This also...

Your vehicle is less than 10 years old and should not have a problem getting the cable at most any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The cable may not be on the aftermarket yet and a dealer is the best...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The hardest part is done. Locating and noticing the leak is typically where people fail to follow through with their repairs. The flare on the line was likely bent or damaged. They are very...

Hi there. This issue is typically caused by a headlight dimmer switch problem or an electrical relay issue behind the dash. It could also be an electrical short within the switch itself. It's probably best to have the headlight switch...