Q: Can bad ball joints cause the wheels to have a lot of play from side to side?

The smell of coolant or antifreeze is always concerning, especially with a car that has such low mileage as yours. Given the symptoms you are describing, the best thing you can do is have your vehicle serviced as soon as...

You can control your sound system using the steering wheel. To increase the volume, press the Volume + button. To decrease the volume, press the Volume – button.

Thanks for writing in about your 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban. I would want to diagnose the brake pedal switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement) first so I wouldn't replace one that is working fine. A technician using scan tool will easily be able to...

Hi there. Most cars are reliable under 100,000 miles. Among the range of cars on the market, Audi is about mid pack in regards to reliability at best. Most Audi's are VW's. In the case of your TT, the 2.0l...

If you are getting this code it is due to one of two things. The vast majority of the time it is caused by a failure in the variable charge motion actuator, which is the same part that you mentioned....

Hi there: We don't see a lot of Vauxhall Corsa's here in the United States. You might want to have a professional mechanic complete an electrical problems inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) in your hometown to determine why you're having these issues. Best...

Hi there: Improper alignment or installation of the starter can cause this grinding noise to occur. However, it's also possible that internal components inside the starter, the starter relay or the flywheel teeth could also be the source. It's really...

There is no shut off switch. If you desire, a certified mechanic dispatched by YourMechanic can perform an electrical component/circuit diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection) and find and repair the interruption. Such a diagnostic relies on the factory wiring diagram of the circuit...

If you are running straight water in your cooling system then you are taking the chance the water will freeze in the motor and cause damage to the engine and cooling system.