Tuesday 3 December 2013

Stay away from unexpected car breakdowns – A brief and handy guide





Quite often, life poses a threat and we find it tricky to choose between fleeing and facing the situation. Sudden or unexpected breakdown is one of the most challenging or embarrassing situation for any automobile owner. A few days back, I saw a young couple pushing down their car down the road. Besides experiencing the hassle of remaining stranded on the highway, they had to look around for a car mechanic as well. With this situation in mind, I thought of enlisting some of the most popular reasons behind automotive malfunction. With proper preventive steps, you can ensure the efficiency of your car’s battery and exhausts in st Helens. After all, prevention is better than cure. 

Unexpected vehicle breakdown – the common reasons

Battery

Defective or damaged battery is one of the most basic reasons behind sudden car breakdown. Here are some of the most common factors that cause car battery damage.  

·         Switching on the headlights, radio, interior lights and air conditioner even while you’re not using the automobile.
·         Failing to charge the battery on time.

·         Faulty terminal cleaning and battery maintenance.

·         Neglecting the maintenance of the alternator.

·         Failing to change the battery before expiry date.

Tyres

To a great extent, the performance of your car depends on your tyres and their pressure level. Here are a few things that you can follow to ensure the fitness of your tyres. 

·         Under-inflated or over-inflated tyres are the second most vital reason behind unexpected vehicle breakdown. Following are a few vital things which you must follow for preventing an unanticipated crash. 

·         Test your tyre pressure at frequent time intervals; go through the owner’s handbook and find out the prescribed pressure level. Based upon your vehicle load and driving velocity, modify or adjust your tyre pressure. 

·         Keep an extra Tyre and jack in your car.

When you choose a car mechanic, make sure that he is versatile in his job. From windshield replacement to brake repair in St Helens, he must be capable of doing all types of auto repair jobs.

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