By Phil Adams-Wright
Many drivers take their cars for granted; treating them purely as a means to get from A to B. What many people may be unaware of is that if left unattended our cars can deteriorate or develop what could be avoidable problems. Some of these problems are visibly noticeable but many more are hidden away under the bonnet.
Some problems with cars can be as a result of a one off instance such as suspension damage from going over a speed bump too fast, whilst others can be a result of neglecting a growing condition. One such condition is a slow tyre puncture; this can be caused by a number of different things like a nail or an improper fitting.
There are many cars these days that will alert the driver to any mechanical issues immediately but for those driving older cars these helpful features aren’t there to guide you. Drivers are therefore advised to familiarise themselves with their car’s inner workings and to know how to handle small maintenance jobs.
One common issue is a low oil level, often highlighted by a lit amber oil can warning symbol on the dashboard. You may have also noticed the engine rattling and sounding as though it isn’t running smoothly. In order to solve the problem you need to check the oil levels regularly and to fill up to an appropriate level, using the engine’s oil dipstick as a guide, as necessary. If your car seems to burn oil quickly, that could be a sign of a serious problem and you should get a professional to look the car.
Tyres can be easily monitored using a digital tyre pressure gauge, these are available at most car supply shops and are quite reasonably priced. These gauges should give you an accurate reading of your tyre’s pressure letting you know if they need inflating or not. It’s equally important to not over-inflate your tyres as it is to leave them running flat. If you are unsure or do not have the vehicle’s manual then the recommended levels should be written on the side wall of the tyre.
Your car battery is also something that can become a problem with negligence. Leaving your lights on or leaving the car stereo playing when you are not driving can quickly drain your car’s battery. Likewise an incorrectly wired car stereo can also drain a battery. Many batteries will have some sort of indicator to show whether the battery is low or on the brink of going flat.
If you try to start your car and it doesn’t make a sound, or just a low clicking then there’s a good chance the battery has died, using jump leads can get your car started again. Once it has been restarted you need to drive for roughly 30 minutes to let the alternator recharge the battery. If this happens regularly then the battery is no longer holding charge and will need replacing.
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Phil has been writing on various car finance related subject such as used cars and car loans to help find the right car for you
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