My car has white smoke coming out of the hood?

What could be wrong? I notice that there's a white smoke coming out of the hood after I drive. It smells like burn. And it gets hot. What could it be. And how much do you think it well take to fix? Thank you. Also does any one know a good reputable shop I can take it to in san marcos, ca? I have a honda accord.

Don't bother opening the hood when that happens. You might discover what's going on.

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