3 Common Car Problems You Could Avoid

Driving is always an adventure! Cars give us the freedom to do what we want, to get to and from work, to travel to visit our friends and relatives, and to quickly complete errands and other tasks. However, sometimes car problems do arise. A broken-down car can leave us stranded, or at the very least, quite frustrated.

There are many common car problems that motorists experience in their travels. Some of these can be fixed with little effort, but others will require a lengthy visit to a mechanic and an expensive bill after the repairs are complete.

Read on to learn about three common car problems.

1. A Dead Battery
Most car batteries last about three years and vigilant car owners keep track of this time period and replace them before they become a problem. Your car battery charges when you are driving your car, but in time it will lose its ability to hold a charge for very long. This problem is exacerbated by cold weather and also by leaving your lights on by accident and letting it go dead more than once.

2. Weak Brakes
Brakes are the most important system in your car. Being able to stop quickly is important to your safety, your passengers’ safety, and the safety of others. When your brakes start to denigrate, you’ll know, but you really should get them checked often so you can get them replaced before that happens. If you find that your brakes are soft and it takes you a distance to stop, its past the time to get them looked at. The same goes for if you hear them grinding or squeaking when you use them to slow down.

3. Failed Starter
Your car starter is a powerful electric motor that cranks your engine to start your car. When the starter is broken, you will be unable to start your vehicle no matter how many times you try. Often, what appears to be a starter issue is simply a drained battery, but if you jumpstart your car and you still can’t get it to start, the starter might be the culprit.

Drive Safe
These are just a few of the common car problems you might encounter while on the road. It’s best to stay on top of your car maintenance in a preventative way so you can avoid many of these problems before they even begin.

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