Most of us rely on our cars to get us to work, take the kids to school, take us on holiday and run all of our errands, so it really is very inconvenient if our car suffers any problems. Car repair is also very expensive and in today’s world when many of us are finding it hard to pay the bills already, a broken down car could prove to be disastrous.
Luckily, there are lots of car repairs which you can carry out yourself with a little knowledge. Of course, there are some repairs which you should never attempt yourself and if you are not confident of a car repair, then you are just going to have to bite the bullet and take it into the garage, but there are a lot of minor repairs which you can learn to do relatively easily. Below are a few examples of car problems which you can put right yourself.
Fluid Leak
If you suspect that you have a fluid leak then you may be tempted to take it straight into the garage for investigation but this is unnecessary, simply place a piece of card under your car overnight, In the morning, you will be able to check any leaked fluid and will easily be able to see if it is oil or water.
If there is indeed a leak, then you will need to locate the source of the leak. Open the hood and inspect the gaskets, look for wet areas and follow any brake lines and you should find the source.
You will then need to buy a repair kit, which gives detail instructions of how to fix the leak. However, if the leak is coming from a metal brake line, it would be advisable to seek help.
Spark Plugs
If spark plugs are blown or faulty, they can cause engine problems, so you really need to keep an eye on them. Spark plugs are easy to replace and you do not need to visit a mechanic for the job. All you need to do is remove the engine cover and locate the spark plugs.
Then, starting from the end of the row, you will need to pull the wire from the spark plug and then you can simply replace or clean them. It really is that simple.
