Smart Auto Repair Ideas That Will Keep Your Car Running!
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| - | + | You'll be astounded by what you're learning. [http://kampusagi.com/index.php?p=blogs/viewstory/515995 Top Auto Repair Pointers That Will Help You!] | |
Get yourself a good battery charger, making sure to keep it inside the car. A dead battery is more common than you think and you will be able to help other broken down drivers if you have a battery charger with you. Familiarize yourself with how the charger hooks up to your battery. | Get yourself a good battery charger, making sure to keep it inside the car. A dead battery is more common than you think and you will be able to help other broken down drivers if you have a battery charger with you. Familiarize yourself with how the charger hooks up to your battery. | ||
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Make sure that you do not neglect the radiator in your car. Keep your car running then shut the engine for several minutes before opening the hood. Be careful not to open your radiator if the car's running. Look to see what the fluid level is (use a dipstick), and remember that coolant needs to have a bit of water added prior to entering your radiator. | Make sure that you do not neglect the radiator in your car. Keep your car running then shut the engine for several minutes before opening the hood. Be careful not to open your radiator if the car's running. Look to see what the fluid level is (use a dipstick), and remember that coolant needs to have a bit of water added prior to entering your radiator. | ||
| - | + | [http://www.myfaceclick.com/blog/208849/top-auto-repair-pointers-that-will-help-you/ Smart Auto Repair Ideas That Will Keep Your Car Running!] Know what the repair is going to cost you before handing over your keys. If something is not clear, clarify it with the service adviser or mechanic before starting any repair on the car. Being hit with additional fees is something that you don't want to be surprised with. | |
Watch out for obvious warning signs that a repair person is not up to snuff. If they talk to you in circles or they don't pay attention to your questions, you may not be dealing with the best person. You need to trust a mechanic, and if you do not feel that trust, find another one. | Watch out for obvious warning signs that a repair person is not up to snuff. If they talk to you in circles or they don't pay attention to your questions, you may not be dealing with the best person. You need to trust a mechanic, and if you do not feel that trust, find another one. | ||
| - | + | Try to learn the problem before you take your vehicle to a mechanic. This may save you a ton of money in the long run by preventing you from being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous mechanic. If you bring your car to a shop, you are sure to pay a hefty fee. | |
| - | + | A spare tire and a jack are essential items to keep in your trunk. New cars often come with a kit you can use to change a tire. You don't want to end up stranded somewhere and get stuck paying a lot for a tow. It will be quicker and less costly when you do it yourself. | |
| - | + | Attempt to self-diagnose ahead of going to a garage. Being able to diagnose the problem, even if you can't fix it, can help you from being fleeced by an unscrupulous mechanic. Unreliable mechanics might lie about the issue so they can charge you for additional repairs. | |
Be sure to ask for detailed pricing estimates before leaving your car with a mechanic. Some repair shops display their rates, so read them carefully and be sure to ask about anything you don't fully understand. You need to know how you're billed for the repairs. Repair times for some shops are determined by manufacturers. Some "Minor" repairs could take all day if they go by those manufacturers' established times. | Be sure to ask for detailed pricing estimates before leaving your car with a mechanic. Some repair shops display their rates, so read them carefully and be sure to ask about anything you don't fully understand. You need to know how you're billed for the repairs. Repair times for some shops are determined by manufacturers. Some "Minor" repairs could take all day if they go by those manufacturers' established times. | ||
| - | Don't self diagnose complex auto repair issues. Bear in mind that you are not trained as a mechanic. It may seem like an easy fix, but in modern computerized vehicles, that may not be the case. Let the mechanic diagnose the problem. Be knowledgeable about the details, but let the repair shop make the diagnosis | + | [http://beta.truck.net/blogs/495721/730936/top-auto-repair-pointers-that-wi Having Troubles With Your Car? Learn The Best Way To Fix It] Don't self diagnose complex auto repair issues. Bear in mind that you are not trained as a mechanic. It may seem like an easy fix, but in modern computerized vehicles, that may not be the case. Let the mechanic diagnose the problem. Be knowledgeable about the details, but let the repair shop make the diagnosis. |
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