It’s never nice to see your car break down, and yet it’s very common. Car breakdowns are diverse and depend on many factors: the brand of the manufacturer, the regularity of maintenance, the use of the car. In a word, the reliability of your car may be different. Here are the most common car breakdowns…
Screech of brakes
Are your brakes squeaking or whistling? This is likely due to brake pad wear. Braking is provided by pad support. Curbs that weren’t properly filed when assembled or a habit of long-distance braking in the first few miles can all cause your brakes to wear out.
Steering wheel misalignment, geometry
Steering wheel misalignment is very often caused by wear of shock absorbers at the level of bearings, ball bearings or silent blocks. Parallelism adjustment is a simple and inexpensive operation. If this is not enough, the defective part will have to be replaced, otherwise the tire will be damaged.
Bad battery
The average battery life is 4 years. Warning signs can indicate that the battery is about to fail, such as when your equipment runs out of power. Before changing the battery, check its voltage. It should be close to 12V.
Engine related car breakdowns
A clogged engine can affect vehicle reliability. A drop in power when accelerating or black smoke coming out are all indications of the condition of your car.
Engine oil leak
Is your car leaking oil? This may be due to insufficient tightness of the connections, increased pressure due to accumulated contaminants, loose fasteners or installation errors. There are many reasons! Don’t drive for that long!
Starter failed
A faulty starter simply won’t let the car start. Therefore, it is very important to act quickly if you notice signs that your starter is tired.
Clutch
If you notice that the clutch slips, even slightly, especially when shifting into first gear, this means that it is faulty. You can extend clutch life by avoiding too many gear ratios and unnecessary slippage.
Auxiliary equipment failure
Lighting, air conditioning or even heating require regular maintenance.
Radiator failure
If your car’s engine is overheating, it’s likely that your radiator has failed. This can cause head gasket wear or damage to the hoses.
Fuel selection
Fuel inversion accounts for 15% of frequent breakdowns. This can lead to engine failure and very often to the replacement of injectors. However, if an error is detected before starting, it will be enough to drain the tank and change the fuel filter. It is better to service the car regularly, so you will avoid unpleasant surprises.
