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The Critical Car Components and Their Most Common Problems

by Automotive Services Car Service Garage in Harrogate

An average car can have somewhere around 1,800 to 30,000 components (if you count the screws).

As a car owner, you should perform the minimal maintenance to ensure all these parts are functioning as they should. Taking it for an interim service or a full service is also essential to guarantee that the vehicle is safe to drive, provides optimal performance while also retaining high resale value.

But, issues do arise.

The complexity of the components makes it almost impossible to avoid problems even if you have taken care of your vehicle correctly. Availing a car repair in Luton ASAP is the only option in such cases if you want to avoid further damages.

The following are some of the most critical components and some of the common problems they exhibit:

  1. Exhaust

The exhaust system consists of a cylinder head, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, silencer, and other components. An exhaust system converts the toxic gases produced during combustion to CO2 and water and expels them out of your vehicle.

What problems can it showcase?

  • Smell of fuel inside your car.

  • Lower power and acceleration.

  • Lower fuel economy.

  • Noisy engine.

What can go wrong?

Commonly, it is a leak in the exhaust system which can lead to the above problems. It is best to head over to DriveRyteLuton for an all-inclusive car repair service. They also provide other vehicle-related services such as wheel alignment, brake servicing, air condition repairs, etc.

  1. Brakes

A typical braking system is an amalgamation of components like callipers, pads, master cylinder, rotors, fluid, etc.

How does a brake work?

When you depress the brake pedal, the hydraulic brake fluid in the master cylinder exerts pressure to cause the brake pads attached with the callipers to clamp the rotors on the wheels.

What problems can it showcase?

  • Soft or sluggish brake pedal.

  • Grinding or squealing sound when applying the brakes.

  • Pungent or burning smell when driving.

  • Vehicle drifting to one side when you brake.

What can go wrong?

Worn-out brake pads or leaking brake fluid can cause the majority of problems mentioned above.

  1. Tyres

Car tyres not only account for a safe drive but also more fuel economy, provided you have the right set. Tyres that have “A” rating for fuel efficiency can save you at least 6 litres of fuel for every 625 miles travelled.

What problems can it showcase?

  • Usual or abnormal wear.

  • Car drifting to one side of the road.

  • Vibrating steering wheel.

  • Crooked steering wheel.

  • Vibrating floorboard.

What can go wrong?

Misaligned or imbalanced wheels are the primary cause of the above problems. Opting for a wheel alignment and wheel balancing service can resolve these issues.

  1. Suspension

Springs, shock, struts, etc. make up a suspension system, the primary objective of which is to deliver a comfortable ride irrespective of the road conditions.

What problems can it showcase?

  • Steering difficult.

  • Car lean backs when you accelerate.

  • Car nose-dives when you brake.

  • Vehicle pulls to one side of the road.

What can go wrong?

Several things that can go wrong with your car’s suspension system; basic misalignment to more severe issues with shocks and struts. Hence, it’s best for a professional service if you feel something’s amiss or awry.

Be wary of these problems and car repair in Luton to avoid spending a high amount in the future.


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