A Beginner’s Guide to Car Repairs

Posted: Aug 10, 2017
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

Cars do come with an instruction manual, but most people don't read it cover-to-cover. It is a lot of important information, but it can also be overwhelming. We recommend learning the basics, so you can provide the care that your car needs.

This is a brief beginner's guide to car repairs. We’ll share what signs to look out for, which services your car regularly needs, and how to evaluate the cost-benefit of car repairs.

Warning signs you should be on the lookout for:

• Squeaky brakes
• Abnormal sounds coming from the body or engine of your car
• Drastic changes in fuel efficiency
• Squeaky belts
• Frequent battery issues

As soon as you experience any of these problems, schedule an appointment so the issue can be diagnosed and resolved right away.

Regular car repairs that you should be getting: 

• Lube and oil changes
• Tire alignment and rotation
• Belt and hose replacement
• Spark plug replacement
• New tires
• Engine diagnostics

How to know whether the cost of repairs is worth the investment:

• Although some repairs are more expensive than others, you have to look at repairs and replacement as extending the lifespan of your car.
• In some situations, the cost may outweigh the extension of that lifespan, but if not, then it is worth putting a little bit more into your car for it to last longer.

Using these guidelines you'll feel more confident that you're giving your car the care that it needs to work well. It will function at peak performance and will last a lot longer if you receive these services and carefully monitor its performance.