All motorists know that there is a huge number of things that can go wrong with your car. No matter the age and model of your vehicle, or how you drive it, there are certain problems which are always going to be particularly common. It helps, of course, to know what those problems are, so that you can more readily spot the warning signs, and so you have a better understanding of what causes the problem and how you might fix it. In this article, we are going to take a look at four important parts of your car that can often experience various kinds of problem. Keeping a close eye on these four is likely to do your car a world of good. Let’s take a look at them now.
Brakes
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the brakes are among the most important parts of the car. This is one of those areas where, if something is wrong, or you even just suspect it is wrong, you must get it checked out immediately by a professional. Fortunately, the warning signs for brakes are mostly quite obvious, and there are not many drivers who would ignore them. If you hear screeching as you apply the brakes, for example, then you know that they have seen better days. You should arrange to have them looked at as soon as possible. Similarly, if they take a long time to work – in other words, your foot is nearly to the floor before the car starts braking – then you want to get them replaced as quickly as you can.
Exhaust
When something goes wrong with the exhaust, it can often take a while before the driver notices. In part, this is because it is at the back of the car (for most models) and so it is not quite as easy to spot. Also, there is not really anything i the way it feels to drive a car which can suggest that there is something wrong with the exhaust. Mostly, you can tell that there is a problem with your exhaust due to the smell. If your car smells of gas more than usual, especially shortly after turning the ignition, then it could be an exhaust problem. The exhaust is vital in not allowing your car to overheat or worse, so make sure that you stay on top of it. These days, there are ways of getting cheap exhaust repairs, so there is no excuse to leave it alone.
Engine
Faults with the engine are among the most obvious of all, as the engine plays such a central role in the working of the car in the first place. If there is a serious problem with the engine, then you might even have trouble starting the car at all – and there are not many clearer signs than that. Alternatively, your car might be able to start, but experience trouble during the journey, particularly before it has heated up properly. If this starts happening on a regular basis, it is probably time to take your car to the local mechanic. Problems with the engine really can’t be ignored for long.
