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While the Speed/Cruise control on your car offers a lot of convenience, it’s important that you understand how to control various aspects, and what your input might result in, in terms of vehicle performance. Here’s what you should know: You...
The symptoms described for your Mazda indicate that you may indeed be dealing with a dead battery. As batteries age, they lose the ability to hold a charge and typically need to be replaced. Combining age with accidentally leaving a...
If it's coolant that is leaking inside and outside of the car, then the heater core in your dash likely has a leak. This would also account for the smoking from the vents or under the car. You should have...
A lot of money if you go to the dealer. Hope that you can find a good locksmith around here. Or call YourMechanic.com and see if they have a mechanic in your area that can reprogram it, because mobile guys...
Hello. If the tires that are currently on the car are defective, this type of vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-shake) may occur. It may be necessary to replace them. Other possible causes for the vibration may be a faulty tie rod, rack and...
Hello. Most of the time when this noise occurs when you first start moving and gets louder as you drive it is due to a failure in one of the thrust bearings in the transmission. If the transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service)...
Hey there. When a situation is up and down like this you want to start by taking back to the basics. Take your battery to have it tested. Most automotive parts stores can do this for free. A test can...
Hi there. Look under the seat and you will see a lock that you would pull towards you. If there is no lock under the seat, then look for a latch near the rails on the seat and operate the...
Hi There, Great question! Many people use these two trip meters for various reasons (and there really isn't a "right answer") and it is completely up to you and your preference. Many people like to track their fuel mileage and...
Whether Whether you’re won over by the European charm, or you just want a vehicle that will make parking so much easier, you just might enjoy the 2012 Smart ForTwo. However, just be prepared that as the name suggests, this...
While While the Equator is a truck very similar to others in its class – and is built on the same platform as the popular Nissan Frontier – it suffers from a lack of name recognition as well as the...
Those Those who love getting off road will often turn to a Jeep. The 2012 Patriot could be a good choice for those who want a quality vehicle for the roads, and when they decide to venture off the beaten...