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When jump starting your battery, you need to ensure that you have good metal to metal contact on both ends of the jumper cables. It could also be that your battery is toast. I recommend removing your battery and having...

Hi there. This would be considered an aftermarket upgrade, which unfortunately is not a service our mobile mechanics can offer at this time. We continually add new service offerings frequently, but at this time we would be unable to offer...

Hello. The cost of a used power steering pump will vary depending where it comes from. Some wrecking yard will charge much more than others. From your description of the problem it may not need a pump. It may have...

Hi there. The oil pan gasket is either a gasket of cork or rubber (silicone molded) or a spread of RTV Silicone. The oil pan gasket can be removed at home, you will just have to jack up the vehicle...

It is possible that loose suspension components such as tie rods or ball joints could cause this issue. I would recommend having a suspension inspection performed to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as this can be...

Hi there. The codes you provided are commonly related to the EGR or Exhaust Gas Recirculation system; specifically the EGR valve or solenoid. You may want to read this article on what typically triggers these codes and possible solutions. ...

This sounds like its time to contact a lawyer or a friend that is a lawyer that will help you call this guy and threaten lawsuit if he does not comply.

The fuel pressure would need to be checked to make sure the pressure regulator is not leaking fuel and that the pressure is correct. You may have a leaking injector if the pressure is okay. I recommend having a certified...

Several things come to mind. Have the tires always been noisy? did it happen gradually, or all of a sudden? Some tires are noisy even when new. Winter tires or aggressive all-seasons will be louder than a touring tire. Poor...

It sounds like you may possibly have a brake pad that may have come apart resulting in the metal chunks being dispersed in between the [brake rotor(https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) and the backing plate. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come...

Hello. Check to see if there is a loss of coolant in the reservoir; this may be where the leak is coming from. Next, make sure that the cooling system is full, then have a qualified technician do a pressure...

Hello! An intermittent failure of a start response can be many things - a bad ignition switch, starter solenoid, or in your case - the keys use a "raised-chip" design for security. With years of wear, the key/ignition switch become...

Hi there. The serpentine belt rides on a variety of pulleys, as well as the tensioner. Each of these "rotating elements" has a grease filled bearing, typically ball bearings. Over time, the high heat of the engine causes the...

It sounds as if you may have two separate issues related to the fuel system going on here. The fuel gauge may be inaccurate; this is caused by the fuel sending unit, which is a unit inside the fuel tank...

If the terminals are loose then try and tighten them. If they will not tighten up to the battery then the best way to fix them is to replace the entire cable assembly. If a less expensive repair is needed...

Hello - your failure scenario description suggests a blown headgasket, especially with a history of overheating. I would have the compression checked first, and suspect it will be low on most cylinders. It is also possible that the timing belt...

If body damage is present, such as dents in the hood or fenders, then I would recommend a body shop. Another possibility could involve the bump stops on both sides of the front upper radiator support; they are rubber, and...

From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle experienced some sort of issue when you hit the dip. It may be possible that a suspension or engine component was damaged when the impact was made, and is now...

This is a common issue on your car. Most of the time it is caused by a programming issue. The rear module needs to be reprogrammed to fix this. If the problem continues then the contact sensors may have failed....

Hello. This is a common problem on your car. It is so common that Volkswagen has a technical bulletin for this. The fix is replacing the Start Module. This is best left done to the dealer as it will need...