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Must Know About Brake Repairs
If you get your car periodically serviced at a good garage, brake problems are unlikely. The braking system has many components and all of them must perform well to stop your car in time.
Considering the importance of brakes, any problems should be detected and fixed well before symptoms start appearing.
Uneven tire wear… check. Car pulling to one side… check. Steering wheel is crooked when you are driving straight… check. Its official, your car needs an alignment. This isn’t something to put off – your car’s performance won’t improve on its own.
Continuing to drive will only make the condition of your tires and the steering and handling of your vehicle progressively worse.
Most cars today have a cam belt which requires replacing every few years as per the manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent a costly vehicle breakdown. Alternatively, some vehicles have timing chains, although these are less commonly seen these days, which do not require replacing as often, however they do wear out over time so eventually replacement will be necessary.
Although some people put off getting a cam belt replacement in an attempt to save money, if it should snap the damage to the vehicle can be quite extensive and costly to repair, making replacement a much more cost-effective option overall.
Air conditioning systems retain gas under high pressure which, if inhaled, could render you unconcious. So any work to your car’s air conditioning system should really be carried out by a professional.
All air conditioning systems should be filled with R134a gas (EU rated and tested). It’s the only legal gas permitted in your air conditioning system. Not that it stops some shady practitioners from using non-inert and cheaper gasses or indeed including them in DIY recharge kits on notable online auction websites. A very dangerous practice.
You don’t have to go to a dealership to have your dash lights diagnosed. We can perform a diagnostic check on your car using the latest diagnostic software which can read the majority of fault codes stored in a modern vehicles memory system.
A car service can involve up to 50 or more components, systems checks and adjustments including: An engine oil change and/or filter replacement. Checking lights, tyres, exhaust and operations of brakes and steering. Ensuring your engine is ‘tuned’ to run in its peak condition.
Why is it Important to Check your Tyres?
Your tyres are essential for safe driving; they are the only link between your vehicle and the road – a critical contact area no bigger than the palm of your hand.
Tyres have 4 vital functions:
Provide grip for braking and acceleration
Maintain steering and directional control
Support the weight of the vehicle
Act as a shock absorber for vibrations from the road