Dying or Flat or dead or Faulty Batteries
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Most common problems are caused by terminals and clamp connections or by a loss of voltage, often caused by constant use on short journeys without regular recharging.
At every service, check that terminals have been cleaned and protected from corrosion with a layer of petroleum jelly or grease. Clamps and connections must be secure.
If you seldom make a long journey, a fortnightly overnight charge prolongs battery life.
Modern maintenance-free batteries need no top-up.
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Lost keys – Damaged Keys –
Most modern cars have a ‘transponder’key combining a conventional mechanical key with an encrypted electronic chip to prevent theft.
If you lose the key, recovery to an authorised dealer may be the only answer.
Even a dealer may take several days to obtain a replacement, so always carry a spare set of keys. or keep them safe that when you tell somone to fetch the spare keys its easy to find.
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Flat/damaged tyres and wheels
Check the handbook and adjust pressures as required to suit different speeds and loads.
Kerb impact can damage sidewalls and, possibly wheel rims. Both can result in slow leaks. Consult a specialist tyre dealer if any damage is visible.
When checking tread depth, look for uneven tyre wear – the wheels may be misaligned.
Look at the spare tyre. A worn or flat spare won’t be of use in an emergency.
Check that the jack and wheel-removal tools are in good condition and that the key or removal tool for locking wheel nuts is accessible.
Make sure you have a spare.
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Alternator faults
Persistent battery problems and dim headlights when the engine is idling can indicate alternator/generator faults.
Belts driving the alternator may also operate the radiator fan and water pump. A red ignition warning light plus a rapid rise in engine temperature could indicate a broken belt. Stop straight away.
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Fuel problems – dont put diesel in a petrol car or visa versa
Empty fuel tanks cost a lot of time and inconvenience. Fill up at the start of your journey and well before the low-fuel warning light comes on.
Every year more than 150,000 motorists put the wrong fuel in their car – petrol in diesel is most common but determined drivers put diesel in petrol cars too.
Remember good Check first will help you help later.
When you buy a car from a seller, remember the golden rule of checking. In this article will look at what are the most common things that break down in a car.
This will help you buy a car better buy a car without headache. This article is also for the seller to sell a car, and sell a car without headaches for the customer.
Buy a car, sell a car, selling cars, buying cars, motors, motoring, traders, dealers
By Rayyan Saghir
Resource and information from AA
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