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When We Need Car Repairs – How to Know When Our Car Needs Repair
Posted by admin in Car Repairs on July 2, 2011
Cars are products that should be taken care of, just like humans and any other products in the market that have a multiple of systems working in them. The consequences of not taking care of your car would be catastrophic, and not to mention expensive. Drivers are lucky however, as the systems within a car has ways to indicate and show the driver that something is wrong, provided the driver keeps an eye out for deficiencies. So how would one know if his or her car needs to be repaired or a part needs to be replaced?
Signs to Look Out For:
1 – Tyres / Tires
In terms of handling and tires, you can detect deficiencies in this segment when the car starts wobbling or you lose grip when driving on the road. If your car veers to the side while you are driving, chances are that you need to get your tires re-aligned and balanced. Other symptoms include vibrating or shaking steering wheel, lack of grip during rainy days or during cornering. If you are losing grip, you should probably check the condition of the tires (tire pressure, thread condition) or even the suspension system.
2 – Oil filter leakage
If you experience oil leakages from the engine, you could probably be facing a leaking oil filter. If you are facing jerking problems while you drive, your air filter might be clogged, or probably it is time to change your spark plugs. Read the rest of this entry »
Avoiding Expensive Car Repairs
Posted by admin in Car Repairs on July 2, 2011
Quite often, a visit to the car repair shop can be even more painful than a visit to your dentist. Perhaps physical pain it’s involved, but some car repairs can leave your wallet feeling pretty empty and you with a bad taste in your mouth. The best way to avoid costly repairs is to take preventative steps that will keep your car in the best condition possible.
The first thing to do is to follow the maintenance schedule as outlined in your owner’s manual. The best one is always that recommended by the manufacturer and if you fail to follow those guidelines, your warranty may be voided for future repairs. Always be sure to change fluids, filters and spark plugs as the car’s manufacturer recommends.
Upgrade your motor oil to a high performance synthetic oil, which can help to prevent certain problems and can also improve your car’s performance.
Always be sure that your tires are properly inflated. This is especially important because tires with too little air, or too much, can result in excessive wear and may cause a blow out. It is often recommended that tire pressure be checked during every visit to the gas pump. While this may seem like a lot, you won’t be sorry that you have kept your tires in the best shape possible. For reasons of both safety and the expense of new tires, this exercise is well worth it. Read the rest of this entry »