Q: How do I use the car finder feature?

After you turn your key to the OFF position and remove it, you can continue to use your power windows. You can also continue to use your power sunroof, radio, and power outlets. If your car is equipped with the...

Hi there. A great way to ensure your engine gets clean fuel and lubrication is to have a mechanic drain your gas and do a transmission flush (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter), and any other maintenance that caused to the vehicle...

In many cases, a failing sensor can cause an extended cranking time or multiple attempts to get the vehicle started. The problem may be difficult to track down. Have an experienced automotive technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the...

You need to check to see if the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) is opening properly and if the cooling fan came on. The upper and lower hose should be hot if it is open. If this is your first time running the...

Your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) requires good power to it and a signal from the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) through the start relay to turn over the motor. You should try to put the vehicle in neutral and see if it cranks. This...

Hello. The sequence of events and multiple failures you are describing are unusual. To replace a head gasket at 95,000 miles is unusual, except in a circumstance where the engine was overheated at some point in its life. Because you...

Hello. If you know that the timing chain is off then the engine should not run. If the timing is correct but the chain is loose due to other issues then that may be the knocking noise that you are...

Catalytic converters on passenger vehicles are generally covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles, pursuant to Federal requirements. If you have an extended vehicle warranty, you would have to review the specifications of your extended warranty to determine if coverage...

Hi there. The P0708 trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0708-obd-ii-trouble-code-transmission-range-sensor-circuit-high-input-by-andrew-quinn) means that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a malfunction with the transmission range sensor. A mechanic would begin the diagnosis of the P0708 trouble code by finding the manufacturer’s suggested procedure...