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Hi there: Your boyfriend has a serious brake issue that should be repaired immediately. The loud noise is most likely coming from the brake pads grinding on the brake rotors. When he applies the parking brake, it's only applying pressure...

This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed...

Hello. If the car needs the HVAC control module that is the control panel itself. It contains the entire computer unit as one unit. I usually test the power supply to the module first and the ground. It is common...

The answer is not easy figure out when dealing with used cars because you may be getting a great car or someone's lemon. Your best bet is to first find a car within your price range, in different makes and...

If the engine compartment was cleaned, perhaps with water, steam, or other methods a possibility is water or contaminant intrusion into critical electrical connectors and/or disturbed electrical connectors. That possibility might be conformed once the loss of power is traced...

The belt(s), as well as the belt driven components, can be ruled in or out by disconnecting the belt(s) and then very briefly running the engine. If the noise remains, then engine components are looked at systematically until the source...

Hello, the ignition switches are known to fail, causing issues like the ones you are experiencing. There was recall 14123 for ignition switch replacement. You should call the dealer with your VIN to see if your car is eligible for...

Hi Paul. Thanks for contacting us today. In many US states, there are regulations about the proper disposal of mechanical parts that are potentially hazardous. The catalytic converter is one of these parts. So, I would agree with the mechanic...

Trouble codes do not represent a diagnostic and consequently parts should not be replaced merely because they are listed in a code description. Trouble codes are best considered indicators or clues as to the general area of the problem. If...

If your master cylinder is not losing fluid and you tried bleeding the system then your master cylinder is bad. The internal rubber cups got damaged when you allowed the pedal to go to the floor the first time. You...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. If you replaced the sensor twice and the issue persists, then I would look at the connector and ECM as possible sources of the issue. I would carefully inspect...

You will need to have the exhaust system checked at an exhaust shop to see if the exhaust system is also rusted out leaking fumes into the car. If you have floor holes then see a body repair shop to...

If you haven't already done so, disconnect the drive belt to the pump and briefly run the engine to be sure that the noise is not coming from elsewhere. If indeed the noise is from the pump, be sure you...

They both may be correct in the diagnosis of head gasket and converter damaged. The sealer you put in may have temporarily stopped the coolant leak in the head but when coolant gets into the exhaust it can damage the...

Hi Bernie. Thanks for contacting us today. To be honest, the first thing I would suspect is that whoever is completing the installation is either forgetting a step or a few as being the reason that three reverse gears have...

Hi Douglas. Thanks for contacting us today. It's is quite possible that the root source of this issue is a PCV valve or other vacuum leak. Knowing the OBD-II trouble code that is triggering the warning light would be a...

I would recommend taking your vehicle back to the dealership that installed the alternator and asking them to inspect your vehicle for potential damages. It is very possible that something was removed disconnected or unplugged during the process of the...