Q: When I accelerate from a stop, car jerks

It is possible that horn button may be sensitive to the change in temperature and be making contact in the night when the outside temperature changes. I recommend seeking a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, to come and test...

Hi there: Thanks for writing in about your 1998 Dodge Neon. To answer the question, YES, dirty and corroded battery terminals (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/service-battery-cables) are a major cause of engine staring issues. A good rule of thumb anytime you purchase a used...

Hello. The filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) is in the canister. You need to drain the oil and then unscrew the oil filter housing cap and pull out the filter from housing and replace all the O-rings that come with the filter and...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2005 Jeep Liberty. This is typically a common symptom of a failing idle air control valve, which is a unit that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with the fuel...

Hello there, many different faults will cause your 2013 Ford Fusion to stall and shake. The most likely causes are the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), wiring harness fault, vacuum leak, or oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement). This vehicle...

Hello there. A few common faults will cause your 2004 Chevrolet Aveo to have a fluttering tachometer. The most common is a misfire condition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2), vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), faulty tachometer itself, or a wiring harness fault. In order to have...

Hi there. This may suggest a fuel delivery problem such as bad or dirty fuel injectors or potentially a faulty O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement). As you may know, the oxygen sensors which are part of your emissions system read exhaust gases...

Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle shakes over 40 mph. The first thought would be the tires like you've mentioned. Typically vibration (shakes) are due to something that is out-of-balance. Given the tires and wheels have...

The engine might not start because the neutral start safety switch "thinks" the car is in drive. There is a problem with the selector, the switch and/or the shift/gear selector cable adjustment. To figure out which of the three, the...