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Luckily, you
have
stumbled across
an
article that will get you up
to
speed. Launch yourself on
a
learning curve about car repair. Save on future repair costs because of what
you
learn here
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This kit should
have
the tools to change your tires in the case of
an
accident. You may also want
to
add some batteries,
a
flashlight and a few blankets in the event that
you
break down at night
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Always carry a good
emergency kit in
the trunk of
your car.
This
kit
should have the
tools
to change your
tires in the
case of an accident
.
You may
also
want
to
add some batteries, a flashlight and a few blankets in the event that you break down at night
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A breakdown can happen at any time, so it is important to have an
emergency kit
somewhere
in your car.
Assemble a
kit
that has
tools
for changing
tires
, charging the battery and putting more gas
in the
car
.
A few blankets, flashlights and spare batteries are
also
great
to
have
.
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Your radiator needs to be looked over regularly. Run your car for a bit, turn off the engine and then open the hood.
You
never want to open up the radiator if
your car
is still running
.
Use a dipstick to check
the
fluid level
in
your radiator and mix some coolant with water if
you
need
to
add more fluid
.
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You
must keep good track of all
your car
records
.
Store them inside
the
glove compartment just
in
case
you
have
to
see a mechanic all of a sudden
.
The
mechanics
who work on your car will need
to
see
your
maintenance records before working on
your car
. This will help
to
diagnose any problems
.
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Be careful of
mechanics
that do unnecessary repairs
to
the car. Work should never be performed without
your
permission, but a good mechanic may point out upcoming repairs that are necessary. Never bring
your car to
someone who doesn't do the right kinds of repairs
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Keep a record when your car is fixed or maintained. If further issues develop later, the mechanic may want to see the historical documentation of what has already been done. Your car problems may be harder to find and you may have higher repair costs without the records.
Keep a record when your car is fixed or maintained. If further issues develop later, the mechanic may want to see the historical documentation of what has already been done. Your car problems may be harder to find and you may have higher repair costs without the records.
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Before making your payment to the mechanic when picking
up your
car, take it out for
a
spin first to check that everything is working. Most people do not do this
and
end up with
the
same issues that previously existed
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Be sure headlights are clean if they're not shining as bright as they once did. Dirt from driving can build
up
on
your
headlights and block some light. Use
a
quality glass cleaning product
and
improve
the
situation dramatically
.
Do not neglect your wiper blades. Replace them when they're not clearing the windshield well. They should be replaced yearly or more frequently if you drive in a rainy locale.
Do not neglect your wiper blades. Replace them when they're not clearing the windshield well. They should be replaced yearly or more frequently if you drive in a rainy locale.
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Try not to do many repairs by yourself on your car. Don't ever do repairs alone. It's worth your money to spend more on a higher quality tool. This definitely applies to tire changing equipment. Also, buy a strong jack in case you need to prop your car up in an emergency. Thus, hydraulic jacks and jack stands are important to have.
Try not to do many repairs by yourself on your car. Don't ever do repairs alone. It's worth your money to spend more on a higher quality tool. This definitely applies to tire changing equipment. Also, buy a strong jack in case you need to prop your car up in an emergency. Thus, hydraulic jacks and jack stands are important to have.
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Don't try and figure out what is wrong with
your
car by yourself. Remember, you're
not
a professional
. It
may be a problem that's harder
to
fix than you think
.
Let the mechanics handle the diagnosis. Tell them what you
'
ve observed, and then let them do their job
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You should check the tire pressure when you go to the gas station. Make sure that
your
tires are
not
punctured in any way
. It
is important
to
get your tires fixed right away if there is something wrong
.
You don
'
t want to have to drive around with bad tires
.
Before you drop off your car at a repair shop, take pictures of what the car looks like beforehand. Some disreputable garages will strip your car in order to up their bottom line. Therefore, documenting your vehicle can help you identify stolen items in case this were to happen to you.
Before you drop off your car at a repair shop, take pictures of what the car looks like beforehand. Some disreputable garages will strip your car in order to up their bottom line. Therefore, documenting your vehicle can help you identify stolen items in case this were to happen to you.
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Do not hire
a mechanic
who is not certified
. You should
especially
check
for
the
A.S.E Seal of Approval from
the
Nat'l Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
.
That shows the person has some credentials
and
has maintained certain standards, so
you
will likely receive better service
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Get yourself an AAA membership. The AAA membership will prove to be invaluable if you break down on the side of the road. They will tow your car to
a
nearby
mechanic.
You are going to find that AAA has many discount options in place.
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You should check the
tire pressure when you go to
the
gas station
.
Look at your tires
and
ensure that there's nothing stuck on them. If
you
notice a problem with your tires, get it fixed immediately. The outcome of driving on damaged tires can be fatal
.
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If money is especially tight
and
you are desperate to get your
car
repaired
,
consider contacting
the
auto repair department of your local vocational school
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