There are plenty of things you do not know about your vehicle, whether you have owned a car for years or you have only learned how to drive. Actually, you will be advised by true car experts that some of the stuff you think you know about your car may be less than truthful. A lot of stuff you do for your car, for instance, can actually be unnecessary.
We love the excitement of getting behind the wheel at King Road Autos Repairing, so we are sharing a list of expert tips and tricks you need to know.
1. Maybe your car battery won’t have to be replaced.
If you seem to have problems with your car’s battery, it may be your first instinct to have the battery replaced. Mostly, it is the wires of the battery that are the problem because of corrosion. One trick people can use to fix this is pouring Coke on the wires; it helps fight the erosion. Or it might be cheaper and easier to recharge the battery instead.
If you need to replace a battery, as the batteries will degrade over time, make sure it’s new.
2. Making sure you don’t run out of oil is more critical than keeping the oil clean.
If you think you have to replenish your car’s oil every 3,000 miles, you should know that experts have actually recommended waiting until about 7,500 miles, with some experts suggesting that waiting for about 10,000 miles is healthy. It’s more important to make sure your car doesn’t run out when it comes to car oil than if it’s dirty. In modern vehicles, oil normally evaporates anyway.
3. On your brake pads, check for rust.
Your first reaction is to go get them fixed when you hear your car brakes make a screeching sound. Normally, only getting the brakes treated for rust that can be easily removed by cleaning, scraping, or even blasting would be better. Generally, once they are 90 percent worn off, brake pads don’t need to be replaced.
4. Be careful about free inspections.
You certainly do not want to challenge a specialist when your mechanic tells you what your car needs and what it does not. Unfortunately, there are mechanics out there that are more concerned about allocating issues and charging you a lot of cash, even though you brought your car to a “free inspection.” Fortunately, there are some signs to look out for.
For one, if they say a part needs to be replaced, you will be shown the part by a trustworthy mechanic and explain why it can’t be repaired. A mechanic who just expects you to blindly replace it might want to add to your bill. Even language may be a challenge. Be cautious of mechanics who say that issues are too difficult to clarify, attempt to intimidate you into believing that something is important, or even attempt to threaten you against challenging them.
Always try to get a second opinion, and remember, you can always get a car towed to get a second opinion when dealing with a suspicious mechanic.
5. Don’t ask your mechanic for your tires to rotate.
Don’t ask your mechanic when it comes to making your tires rotated. It is not only difficult to say whether they have already been relocated, but also experts do not agree that it necessarily helps boost performance for the tires. For any reason, if it becomes inevitable for your mechanic to rotate your tires, mark them with chalk to ensure that they have truly been rotated.
6. Don’t be afraid of an engine light search.
The most popular explanation that the control engine light appears on your dashboard is that the gas cap is not fastened tightly enough, allowing oxygen to reach the gas pipe. Sometimes, instead of real issues with the car, what appears on your dashboard depends on the vehicle design or software issues.
7. You don’t need special chemicals, perhaps.
In order to further enhance the efficiency of your vehicle, a vehicle expert or mechanic may recommend such additives for your engine, gas tank, or transmission. Realistically, with fuel and engine oil, the car has already got special additives. The key thing to note here is simply to change the oil on a regular basis.
8. Stop acceleration.
Not only does this raise the chances of getting into an accident and into trouble with the law. This is because the faster you go, the greater the speed limit you will need to reach, but with the same proportionate rise. The most you can save is 12 minutes on a ride less than 500 miles, which is already over an hour long.
Keeping your vehicle in perfect condition, not only removes the unnecessary worry and money drain, but is a big step in extending the life of your vehicle. Be it a German, Japanese or American car that you’re driving, at Kings Road Autos Repairing – Car Garage in Dubai you will inevitably find certified technicians with the expertise to cater to your specific make & model of the vehicle and handle your unique requirements.