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My wife owns a 2007 Matrix and it's been an excellent car and 6,000 dollars is probably how much one of things is going to go for if it really has 65,000 miles. You'd want to get proof that it...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Mazda MX-6. It sounds like a mis-adjusted shifter linkage or a worn shift fork for 5th gear. Either or both of these could cause the 5th gear to not stay engaged...

Hello. Repairing an oil pan leak on that model of vehicle is a fairly involved job that requires removal of the turbo, and jacking up the engine to access the pan. The oil pan gasket is also made of a...

Hi there. This sounds like most likely a transmission speed sensor problem. Your car has a sensor on the transmission that detects the car's gear ratio and relays this information to the car's computer. If the car has trouble starting...

With all the different issues with your vehicle i would recommend having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and check all the problems out for you. You may have suspension and transmission issues than may do more...

Unfortunately, YourMechanic does not diagnose problems with, repair, or install aftermarket sound systems. I would recommend reaching out to the products manufacturer to determine if it is compatible with your vehicle.

Hello. Your car is equipped with a computer-controlled transmission, so a scanner should be connected, the system checked for codes, and the data analyzed. This vehicle doesn't have a dipstick for the transmission, so a special procedure must be followed...

Hi Carlos. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually, the cold hose below and hot one above issue is caused by a failed water pump or thermostat, which can lead to overheating issues rather quickly. An obstruction of debris inside the...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. To my knowledge, Dodge did not make significant changes from the 99 to 2000 Caravan 3.3 liter engine. However, with that being said, it's hard to know for 100% certainty that the fuel injector...

Yes, this needs to be checked out and the boost pressure sensor replaced if it has failed. Your engine is turbo-charged, which means an air pump, driven by exhaust pressure, may force more air into your engine to achieve more...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You will need to have the cooling fan clutch checked to see if it is working properly. The engine will not cool properly if the clutch is not locking enough as the engine gets hot....

The front air bags or air lines may have a leak or the height sensor is defective. The most likely cause is the height sensor is defective.

This can be caused by engine running too lean when cold and causing the rattle under load. Try to have the mass air sensor cleaned to see if problem stops? If not then have mass air sensor replaced and the...

Either the charging system is failing or the battery is not accepting charge. The battery should be charged and load tested, while the charging system should be load tested as well. One of these systems are most likely going to...

If you have replaced the parts that you've mentioned then have the steering sway bar links and ball joints checked for binding. If you just had the tires changed using a different brand from what you previously used before or...

Vibration at that speed is often related to the tires. It could be that one or more of the tires are out-of-balance, or that they have worn unevenly and now have a bad pattern worn into them. Vibration can also...

It sounds like what you are describing may be related to a faulty starter relay or some faulty wiring that may not be producing a proper connection to the starter. The starter relay directs power from the battery to the...

If a mechanic shows up with an air tool to apply torque to a CV axle nut, run for the exits. The ONLY tool that can be used to tighten that nut is a carefully calibrated torque wrench, preferably one...

Hello. If the vehicle is throwing a code for the throttle body, then it may be possible that it has failed. Your particular model of vehicle uses an electronic throttle body that is actuated by an electric motor controlled by...

I would say the tensioner was overlooked on the last repair and the oil pressure switch may have been damaged in the repair process. I would recommend having the repairs done, but ask for the old parts to see if...

Hello. Without additional info as to what the car is doing this may be hard to diagnose without seeing the car and listening to it in person. You'll first want to check if it is making a clicking sound or...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With white smoke coming from the exhaust, the smell of coolant, and the (very likely although unmentioned) lowering of the coolant level, it is quite apparent that the coolant is making its way passed...