Q: When I change gears, excellerate, or back up makes a large crashing sound comi from rear end of my car

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. You can find your VIN on the left side of the dashboard, where it meets the windshield.

You should have the battery first charged and checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery) to see if it will hold a charge. You should then have the engine alternator checked to make sure it is charging properly with the proper amount of volts and...

If you have not had any maintenance done then have a complete computer scan test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) done to see if any codes are present. Perform any maintenance needed like air filters (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement), fuel filters (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), and oil changes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection). You...

A clicking sound could be many things. However, a critical clicking noise may be an issue of low oil in the motor, which could cause the clicking sound you describe and would go away as the engine RPM's increase due...

To try to isolate where the noise is coming from. I would use a long hose to listen to each pulley as close as I could to each pulley. If I still cannot isolate the noise would try a long...

Hello. The heat issue that you have with the van sounds like you have a blend door issue under the dash. As for the vibration I usually check to see if the idle is getting too low when the AC...

If the hydraulics are working correctly, there are a couple of things that could be wrong with the clutch that would prevent it from releasing. Unfortunately, any of them will require removal of the transmission for repair. At 191,000 miles,...

Hi there. You will have to remove the master cylinder and all of the engine components that are in the way of the brake booster. Then the bolts on the inside of the cab will need to be removed to...

Hi there. I believe you may be correct about the alternator. Perform a visual inspection of the valve cover area above the alternator for oil. If there is oil leaking onto the alternator, this will need to be corrected as...