VSC Light On In Your Toyota or Lexus? (6 Causes and What to Do Next)
Your Toyota or Lexus was running perfectly fine yesterday, but today there’s a VSC light staring back at you from the dashboard. Just what you needed, right? Before you start…
Author: Mark Stevens
Mark is a veteran auto technician who has honed his skills with over 19 years of service working at various independent shops. While Fords and Mazdas are his specialty, he enjoys working on practically any vehicle (except a Nissan 300ZX). He’s known for his attention to detail and problem-solving skills and enjoys coming up with out-of-the box solutions when the situation requires it. When he's not troubleshooting customers' cars, you'll most likely find him working on his current project ('96 Bronco) or cooking Italian food for his family.
Traffic Cone Laws: What You Can (and Can’t) Do With Construction Cones
Traffic cones are everywhere. Those bright orange markers guard construction zones, parking spots, and road hazards. But what happens if you need to move one that’s blocking your path? What…
5 Reasons Your Brake Pedal Is Hard to Push (and Repair Costs)
Having trouble pressing down your brake pedal? Does it feel like you’re pushing against a brick wall? Whether it appeared gradually or happened overnight, a hard brake pedal can be…
9 Symptoms of a Bad PCV Valve (and Replacement Cost)
Is your car stalling, oil leaking, and check engine light on? A malfunctioning PCV valve could be to blame. Learn to recognize the symptoms of a faulty positive crankcase ventilation…
9 Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator (and Replacement Cost)
Raw power surges under your hood, with energy supplied by both battery and engine. Smaller electrical systems can’t handle such uncontrolled current. So, enter the voltage regulator, acting like a…
5 Reasons Your Rear Defroster Stopped Working (and Repair Costs)
You hop in your car on a frosty morning, start the engine, and hit the rear defroster button. While waiting for your car to warm up, you expect to see…
6 Reasons Your Heated Seat Keeps Turning Off (and Repair Costs)
On a cold winter morning, there’s nothing worse than settling into your freezing car and counting on that heated seat to warm you up, only to have it quit right…
9 Reasons Your Car Is Making a Flapping Noise When Accelerating
No driver wants to hear unexpected car noises, but a flapping sound while accelerating is one of the stranger ones. This distinct sound can be described as a rhythmic fluttering…
Average Airbag Replacement Cost (and Where to Buy)
Airbags are one of the most important vehicle safety innovations of all time. From 1987 to 2017, airbags saved 50,457 lives. Most people don’t even think about them until they’re…
8 Symptoms of a Clogged or Bad Radiator (and Replacement Cost)
When your radiator is clogged, not working as efficiently as intended, or has simply gone bad, not enough cooling is taking place inside the engine. This can result in your…
The VIN Number Dilemma (To Share or Not To Share?)
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code that holds important information about your car. But is sharing it as harmless as it seems? While giving out your VIN…
27 Gear Shifting Tips to Make You a Better Manual Transmission Driver
Driving a manual transmission car can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but mastering the art of shifting gears smoothly requires practice and patience Whether you’re learning to drive stick…
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