The 4 Most Common Car Repairs
Considering the average car has approximately 30,000 parts, the list of things that can go wrong is dauntenly long; but all are not equally likely to break. Understanding The 4 Most Common Car Repairs will give you a starting place, and reduce the chances of getting ripped off by having unnecessary work done or overpaying for actual repairs. Here is a guide to understand the most common car repairs that will help your car stay in good working order and may help you save money down the road, by having the repairs done when they need it.
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1. Brakes are one of the most common car repairs. Most cars will need a new set of brake pads every 30,00 -40,000 miles depending if there is a lot of stop-and-go driving. You may hear a squeak that alerts you to the problem or maybe your getting new tires and the service person that makes you aware of it. Whatever the situation have them replaced immediately , if you don’t it can lead to major repair expenses like disc, drum and rotor repairs and that is costly. The safety hazard is obviously a serious factor as well.
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2. All owners of vehicle’s need to have the oil changes on a regular basis. Experts suggest the cars oil should be changed every four months or every few thousand miles to keep your car in the best possible running condition. Most newer cars automatically monitor oil life and alert drivers when it is time for an oil change with a dashboard light. It lengthens the life of the engine and having service records that show frequent oil changes can help the resale value of your car. Be aware that service shops might take the opportunity to get you to buy additional services like filter changes, coolant flush, or transmission serviced. Technically, these services will benefit your engine but your car may not need them so why spend the money. Consult the owners manual if you have any questions or need to know when they are needed.
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3. Tires are another common repair. Tires should be replaced when they show major signs of wear. Repairs or replacements are necessary when tires are damages. There are many ways a tire can fail perhaps the sidewall splits or it gets punctured with a sharp object like a nail. One way to prolong the life of tires is to have them rotated. The front tires often wear much more quickly than the rears because of the weight of the engine. Basically, tires wear out at different rates. By rotating tires every 5,000 miles it allows tires to wear more evenly. Which prolongs the life of the tire.
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4. Most of the time when cars won’t start they need a new battery. Batteries are designed to last four to six years. Batteries fail with no warning. However, there are a key things you can do to determine when to replace it so you won’t get stranded. Determine how often the battery gets used, the quality of the battery, the primary weather its used in, and the level of maintenance it’s had. A loose cable connection can mimic the symptoms of a bad battery, always rule out the cheapest options first. This will help you know when it’s time to get the battery replaced. Batteries are fairly inexpensive so it’s better to purchase a new battery instead of trying to repair an old one.
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Be diligent about have your car serviced and parts replaced or repaired when needed. This will extend the life of your engine and keep you from getting stranded.
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I Hope this was helpful.
Larry Lubell
President, Urban Insurance Agency
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