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Timing chain snapped? You cannot drive it. Here's why, what just happened to your engine, and how to get it towed without making it worse.
Engine knocking at highway speed is a serious warning. Here's how to tell if you can limp it to a shop or if driving further will destroy your engine.
Steam coming from your hood means stop now. Here's exactly what to do, what you're looking at mechanically, and whether to tow or drive.
Transmission failed on the highway? Here's how to decide in 60 seconds whether to tow it or limp to a shop, and what happens if you guess wrong.
Serpentine belt snapped while driving? Here's whether you can drive it, why you almost certainly can't, and what to do right now.
Blown head gasket and wondering if you can drive to the shop? Here's what a mechanic will tell you straight: tow it, or risk destroying the engine.
Transmission slipping at highway speed is serious. Here's how to tell if you can limp it to a shop or if you need a tow right now.
Transmission slipping at highway speed is a serious warning. Here's how to decide if you can drive or need a tow right now.