What Can Go Wrong With Your Car

by Jacksons M. Auto Repair Garage in Northampton

Many people think that a car is an unwanted expense; not because of its price, but because of its maintenance costs. But are they really a pitfall for your money? Yes, it can be if you don't get your cars serviced regularly. The repairs, in this case, will surely cost you a fortune.

The car owners should always know what can go wrong with their cars, and how they can deal with it inexpensively.

Here is a list of things that can go wrong with your car and exactly when can you expect them to go wrong:

Your battery life:

A car's battery is built to last for around four to five years in general. But it can also deteriorate even before its expected lifetime, for instance, when the vehicle is driven in an area where the temperature is usually high. One can expect the car battery to last for around three years at a minimum. You can also use Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) gel-cell type batteries that continue a year or two more than the standard lead-acid battery.

Fuel Pump’s and Water Pump’s mechanics:

A fuel pump is responsible for pumping the fuel in the engine and usually works fine for 60,000-70,000 miles, after which it can just fail to pump. This may lead to a stranded vehicle in the middle of nowhere. Get that pump repaired or replaced if it has surpassed the marker before such a thing happens to you.

A water pump or the coolant pump is the mechanics by which a coolant is sent to the most heat producing areas of a car like an engine. This, in turn, reduces the overall temperature of the vehicle and hence, maintains the proper working of the parts of the car. It generally fails after a distance of 70,000 miles due to the leakage of coolants because of the ageing of the sealants.

Gasket sheet:

A gasket is a rubber sheet that seals the engine from other parts of the car. This is responsible for maintaining the coolant in the engine and hence, leads to a reduction of the heat in an engine. Any damage to this part will lead to the coolant seeping out and therefore, will result in overheating of the engine. The rubber gasket can fail after the vehicle has been driven 60,000 miles or more. It can also fail due to over ageing as rubber can shrink and develop crack over the years.

Automatic Transmission and Clutch plate:

Transmission is one of the expensive repairs that a car owner has to face. One should always maintain the necessary fluid and get it checked regularly. Transmission usually fails after the vehicle has been driven around 60,000 miles to 80,000 miles. In case of a failure, you can use the re-manufactured transmission which will significantly reduce your expense.

Clutch is the part of the vehicle whose condition solely depends on the driving habits of a driver. It, in a normal state, can work just fine till 70,000 miles to 100,000 miles. But a rash driving can damage it well before 30,000 miles.

Brake Pad and Tyres:

Brake pads also depend on the driving habits of a driver. In a city life of stop and go, they are bound to wear out faster than on a countryside ride. They also depend upon the type of car you are driving; SUV brake pads have to stop more weight and hence, will deteriorate before than the sedan brake pads.

Tyres should be maintained regularly as they are one of the main reason for the car's safety. Most of the original fitments will go from 60,000 to 80,000 miles before failing. Cheap quality tyres may only last for 50,000 miles while the best quality tyres with high-end prices will last up to 80,000 miles.

Mufflers:

The mild steel mufflers are more susceptible to corrosion and rusting than the stainless steel ones. The stainless ones are resistant to corrosion for around ten years.

To cut down your expenses on repairs, one should get their cars serviced regularly. You should never reach the expiry date of any part because getting it maintained is cheaper than getting it replaced or repaired. Come to us, we here at Jackson MOT are here to help you with any Car Repair in Northampton . We can get you a plan to cut costs on repairs by servicing your car regularly.