Recent questions tagged car repair

Description : What is the cost of changing a thermostat for a vauxhall meriva?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther. You might enjoy this site very much, except it doesn’t list Vauxhall as a make. Perhaps there’s something similar in your part of the world?

Description : Why aren't my back up lights working?

Last Answer : first I would check the fuse second, check the switch then check the wiring to the lights

Description : What is my car trying to tell me?

Last Answer : answer:Assumption from what you've given me . your serpentine belt is going out. In most cars the power steering is powered by the serpentine belt, and as it goes out you'll begin to notice steering ... your belt. There are fluids you can put on your belt that will help this problem temporarily.

Description : What Is My Check Engine Problem?

Last Answer : It sounds as though you will want to take your car into a garage and get them to give a quote on how much the repairs will cost.

Description : Need help with car a/c blowing hot air?

Last Answer : The system may only need to be charged with refrigerant. Sometimes that’s all it needs, hopefully. If its more than that it will be a lot more.

Description : My car runs fine, but has trouble starting when engine is cold.

Last Answer : Check the spark plug wires. See if they have any cracks or wear. Warmth keeps them dry, cold they get a little moisture on them.

Description : Where is a good place to buy used auto parts?

Last Answer : eBay has everything used auto you could possibly think of. It’s cheap cheap cheap! Check seller feedback and shipping costs before you buy!

Description : What do you do when your car need repair, do-it-yourself or hire out?

Last Answer : HIRE OUT, there is NO OTHER WAY!

Description : Calling all car gurus...Where oh where has my coolant gone?

Last Answer : It actually can evaporate with out a trace that is obvious. I'm sure your mech checked your oil to see if it's leaking there. It can leak ever so slightly into a cylinder through a cracked block and ... he pressure tested the system? After the car has warmed up do you see any vapor in the exhaust?

Description : Calling all car mechanics! What are the noises, symptoms, signs that the CV joint(s) are going out in a vehicle?

Last Answer : I’m not a car mechanic (but I was married to one)... the noise is rhythmic with the speed you are driving, and it gets louder as you turn in the opposite direction of the bad side and is quieter as you turn toward the bad side.

Description : Broken tail light. Need repair but don't want to get ripped off. Can I do myself?

Last Answer : I'd look at it and try to take it apart. If this was easy, then install the new one (which you'd pre-bought, of course). Couldn't do it yourself? Bring the new one to a shop and have ... case scenario? Driving without a taillight to the shop? It's broken anyway, may as well try this Bon chance.

Description : How do you find a good mechanic at a fair price?

Last Answer : You learn how to do it yourself. You’ll have thousands of dollars.