Thermostat Repair

 

What is the part that needs repair, and what does it do?

The thermostat controls the temperature in your car.

 

How did this part get damaged or worn on my car?  What is wrong with it?

The thermostat can break for a number of reasons. What's more important to know is when it is broken, which is fortunately easy to find out.

 

What other problems can this issue cause?

A broken thermostat makes driving your car in cold or hot weather a much less pleasant experience. Simple as that.