How much does it cost to replace the transmission in a 2017 Nissan Sentra?

I recently got a new car and I want to get a feel for how everything works under the hood. But there’s a problem: I can’t seem to get the hood open on my own. How do I open a Mini Cooper hood?

My dashboard lights aren’t working, but I work at night and I need to see the gauges. I’d like to try finding the problem on my own before I bring it to a professional. What’s the best way to fix your car dashboard lights?

My son drew with a crayon on our car windows. Don't get me wrong, I love that he's a budding artist, but I'd prefer he kept his work confined to more traditional mediums. Unfortunately, it's so waxy that I'm not sure where to start with cleaning. How can we get the crayon residue off?