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The parts required will depend on exactly what has failed and that, of course, is determined through both a diagnosis and an inspection upon disassembly if it turns out that the transmission has to be rebuilt. Your car has enough...

The part you indicate got damaged is called a lower control arm. You have the rear and forward lower control arms on the rear of each side of the vehicle.

Nothing adverse appears on the Carfax report. There don't appear to be any outstanding recalls. Inasmuch as used car repair, maintenance, and restoration costs are highly dependent on the actual, as found, condition of the vehicle, the only way to...

If your traction control and ABS lights are on at the same time, the usual cause of this is a wheel speed sensor or a tone ring. The tone ring is what the wheel speed sensor picks up on. This...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It's hard to provide a clear answer with the limited information given. I can say however, that when there is a loud noise when trying to start the car, it's very possible that the...

Hello. A coolant leak can come from a number of places under the hood. Typically, if it just started smoking all of a sudden, it is because a hose failed or the water pump is leaking. I typically get...

Excessive bouncing in the suspension is typically caused by a lack of dampening for the amount of spring used. Dampening the ride is the function of shock absorbers and struts. They may be worn out, blown out (look for signs...

This may suggest the thermostat might be stuck open or you may have a clogged heater core. As you know, if the thermostat is stuck open, the coolant circulates constantly never allowing the motor to fully warm up and therefore...

There is a sensor in the seats of your BMW 545i that signals the computer there is someone in the seat and will turn on or off the passenger air bag. If you have leather seats that are not soft...

If you do not know what is causing the no power steering assist then you need to have the system diagnosed in person before a repair is quoted. You will need to check to see if the power steering belt...

There may be a few reasons your compressor can rattle. First the noise will have to be determined to be internal or external to the compressor. If the noise is internal then it is most likely a bad compressor. If...

Hello. There are many things that can cause a battery to drain even when the car is off. If any live wire on the vehicle, there are many, short to ground then they can complete a circuit that will place...

Engine coolant is essential for keeping your engine in the normal operating temperature range while it’s running. If the coolant level drops, the engine can overheat. This can lead to serious damage and even destroy your engine in severe situations....

In almost all cases, individuals with engine faults are seeking resolution to an "acute" fault and not so much presenting with a "worn out" engine, that is one with low cylinder compression and cylinder leakage. A compression loss that is...

Hi there: Backfires occur for various reasons ranging from a cracked distributor cap allowing moisture inside ignition system components to fuel system issues caused by dirty or damaged sensors, crankshaft position sensor that throws off ignition timing or other items....

You can access fuel pump by removing the access panel in the very front of the trunk by rear seat. if you find you are needing help with this repair, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home...

The diagnosis by another place may be correct, however, the Check Engine Light can go on for many reasons. If you'd like to have a second opinion on the Engine Light or have this service done for you, consider YourMechanic....

Hello - I would first check the wiring connector at the transmission for good contact and secure connection, and fuses for the transmission controller. It is possible that an internal speed sensor in the transmission has failed. I would recommend...

Hi There, Depending on the type of work needed to repair a cylinder head, the price to repair can vary quite drastically. If machine work is needed this can impact the repair costs severely. As you know, depending on what...

The plug is designed to prevent tampering although you should examine the plug to be sure it is not also intended to prevent the mixture screw from moving once the adjustment is made. If the plug is only "concealing" the...

It may be from the exhaust or from one of the accessory components like the compressor, water pump or belt tensioner. You may have a bad catalyst in the exhaust. A mechanic like one from YourMechanic would be able to...

The engine will run hotter with the A/C running and the heat from the condenser through the radiator. You may want to make sure the cooling system is serviced with fresh coolant and the engine fan clutch is locking up...