Motor Car Repairs and Maintenance
Every year there are more than 10 thousand car accidents in the United States
with about 400 fatalities.
Many of these accidents result from lack of maintenance and routine checks on the vehicles.
Cars are the basic means of transport in the United States.
90% of American adults own a car.
Keeping the car road-worthy reduces the risk of accidents and possible death.
Before driving it is a good idea to check the following:
1. Tires – should be checked regularly. Ideally, once a week.
2. Wipers – should be changed twice a year before spring and fall.
3. Brakes –
If the brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor get your brakes checked.
Most cars are equipped with a brake warning light.
If this lights up check the owner’s manual
or call a mechanic.
4. Headlights –
Over 2000 pedestrians die each year because the driver did not see them.
Either due to eye problems or malfunctioning headlights.
Headlights should be checked regularly, before each journey and should be replaced at least once a year.
There are 10 common reasons why car owners visit a mechanic. These are the following:
1. Electronic / Ignition control
2. Electrical problem
3. Suspension / steering
4. Brake systems
5. Oil change / filters / lubrication
6. Radiator problems
7. Exhaust system problems
8. Fuel system / carburetor
9. Clutch / transmission
10. Air conditioning system
Routine car maintenance can be expensive;
for this reason it is often neglected.
The costs of car repairs and maintenance can be reduced with a little knowledge.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
about $20 billion was wasted on unnecessary vehicle repairs
due to incompetence and fraud.
Below are some simple tips on how to reduce the cost of car maintename and repairs:
1. Preventative maintenance –
This can save a fortune in the long run by rectifying faults before any real damage is done to the car.
Regular maintenance keeps the car in good working order and will prolong its working life.
2. Get estimates – Don't just take the car into a garage, check what the work is likely to cost.
3. Car share – . Can you share your car journey - say with co-workers if commuting to work.
Not only do you save on maintenance but also on petrol and parking.
You will also doing your bit to reduce pollution.
4. Do-it-Youself – Read the car manual, increase your knowledge about basic car problems and how to solve or prevent them.
For example, anyone should be able to can change the car oil.
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