dimanche 8 septembre 2013

Basic Auto Repair And Maintenance Tips

By Merv Carlson


It is not easy to do the auto repair work yourself. When you have some basic knowledge about your car in mind, you can feel more relieved. Some people just can not stand the expensive repair and maintenance cost when bringing their car to an auto service center. If you want to do the repair yourself, keep on reading.

Asking for the Original Equipment Manufacturer parts is recommended in case the mechanics tell you to replace any car parts. The generic parts can do the job and are much less expensive, but OEM parts have the exact specifications which meet the requirements of the manufacturer. You may have to spend a little bit more to have OEM parts, but trust me, it worths your investment.

Asking many questions is a great way to take control of the situation. We tend to let the mechanic intimidate us when taking our car to his shop. If you just keep silent and agree with all the mechanic says, you will end up having to pay a lot of money for replacing or repairing unnecessary parts. Questions like how much it cost or why you should get those parts replaced are important to avoid any future hassles.

It is recommended to check if the mechanic has worked on your car make and model before. Experience plays a crucial role in doing a good or bad auto repair job. There are auto models which require special repair and maintenance. If you believe your car needs special repair service, then you should take your car to a dealer. Of course you will have to pay an extra to get your auto serviced at the dealer.

Water is one of the most popular reasons which cause damage to your auto. Before leaving your car, make sure all doors and windows are closed. If you live in a region which often has rains or floods, it is better to keep you car on a high ground to protect it from water damage. Making a sandbags wall around the auto is also a recommended way to keep your car away from high water levels.

One nice tip to avoid being overcharged is that you should ask for a signed copy of the repair estimate before letting the mechanics work on your car. Before the mechanics repair or replace any parts which are not listed on the contract and can exceed the estimate, make sure you have the right to know and decide. There are shops which do the repair themselves and then bill you the extra without asking for your permissions.

Now that you have finished reading this post, how do feel about dealing with auto repair now? Remember that there are basic repair and maintenance things you can do yourself. You should do some research on the Internet about your auto make and model to understand more about your car, then you will be more confident to do the maintenance task yourself.




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