| With any machine as complicated as an automobile, | | | | wobbling or the wearing down of the tire tread. Have |
| you are bound to run into problems now and then. | | | | a professional check if you aren`t sure about |
| Fortunately, the majority of car repairs involve the | | | | something and keep your tires inflated the proper |
| same common issues, so it is relatively easy to find | | | | amount to make sure they last as long as possible. |
| mechanics able to repair them. | | | | Dashboard Lights |
| Prevention is the best medicine, as they say, and | | | | Believe it or not, the little 'Check Engine' and 'Check |
| that goes for cars, too. If you know what the most | | | | Oil' lights tend to break down sooner than many |
| common auto repairs are, you can make sure that | | | | other vehicle parts. While it may be tempting to just |
| you are vigilant of these areas and keep them | | | | ignore the fact that your overheating warning is on all |
| well-maintained. Often, it`s worth getting repairs done | | | | the time, these are guides to help you stay on top |
| before the part is completely ruined, such as with | | | | of potential problems with the car and should be |
| brakes. When something vital goes wrong, it could | | | | repaired. |
| cause serious problems and even an accident, so you | | | | Oil |
| will want to check these frequently. | | | | One of the more frequent auto repairs required |
| Brakes | | | | involves the motor oil. If your vehicle goes through |
| Since we use our brakes continuously, it makes | | | | too much, you will want to have a mechanic take a |
| sense that they tend to wear down before many | | | | look and see if there isn`t a leak in the system that |
| other parts on the vehicle. However, the brakes are | | | | can be repaired. Without oil, your vehicle won`t |
| also a very important part of the safety system in a | | | | function, so be vigilant of the levels and be sure to |
| car, so you really don`t want to wait until they fail. | | | | top up when required. |
| The best way to ensure that you never have real | | | | Lights |
| problems with your braking system is to simply have | | | | Taillights in particular tend to burn out and it`s easy to |
| it fixed as soon as you notice anything different. If | | | | miss the fact that you don`t have a turn signal until |
| you hear squealing every time you slow down or the | | | | the police pull you over. Electrical system failures can |
| brakes seem mushy and need to really be stomped | | | | also cause problems. Lights are important as they are |
| on to stop, it`s time to head to the garage and get | | | | how we signal our intentions to other drivers. |
| things checked out. It`s just not worth the risk of | | | | Incorrect use (blinking turn signals when your signal is |
| having the brakes give out when you need them | | | | off, etc.) can cause accidents and misunderstandings |
| most. | | | | that may end up being quite serious. Check your |
| Tires | | | | lights, front and back, for proper functioning on a |
| Another part of vehicles that tends to need | | | | regular basis and have them repaired as soon as you |
| attention more frequently is the tires. The last thing | | | | notice they aren`t working. |
| you want is a blowout on the highway, so keeping | | | | Maintaining a vehicle and ensuring that it is safe to |
| your tires in good condition and making sure to | | | | drive is part of being a responsible driver. It helps to |
| replace them with new or used tires when needed, | | | | understand which areas of the car are most likely to |
| will help keep your vehicle safe. | | | | break down and to give these extra attention. |
| Things to watch for include bulging of the tires, | | | | |