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5 Common Car Problems and How to Fix them in Peoria, AZ, 2019

It’s pretty much inevitable; at one point or another, your vehicle is going to have some sort of issue. That’s just something that happens when you use a piece of machinery on a continuous basis. So, here are 5 of the most common car problems and how to fix them.

Car Problems & Symptoms

Car Problems	What might be causing this	Quick Fix	How much will it cost to fix my car?
Car won’t start	· Drained battery · Bad spark plugs	· Jump the car · Replace the spark plugs	low cost
Car squeals and shakes when you brake	· Bad brakes	· Replace the brake pads	Low—medium cost
Car clunks, smells burnt, or overheats	· Low oil	· Get more oil asap · If you allow this to get bad, you’ll damage your engine.	Low—extremely expensive (depending on how bad it is)
Steering is strange, a weird slapping noise, and your car slows randomly	· Flat tire	· Replace at least 2 tires	Medium cost (you can’t replace only 1 tire. Usually, you replace 2 at a time or all 4)
Strange noise when shifting, burning smell, acceleration is slow or doesn’t happen at all, can’t reverse	· Slipping transmission	· Fluid flush · New transmission · Replacement of transmission parts	Medium—expensive (depending on what needs to be fixed)

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What’s wrong with my car?

This isn’t a catch-all for vehicle problems. If you think there is something wrong with your vehicle, please call your mechanic. It is always important to pay attention to the dashboard warning lights as well. Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away. Instead, it not only worsens the problem but also creates more issues that could be even more costly. That’s why it’s important to keep up on vehicle maintenance. Getting the oil in your car changed can be a hassle, but if you don’t keep up with it, your engine can overheat and be irreparably damaged. Suddenly a low-cost maintenance becomes either replacing the engine or getting a new vehicle entirely, which is way more expensive and much more of a hassle than changing your oil every few months.

Vehicle repairs in Peoria, AZ

We know how important it is to have a functioning vehicle. That’s why our team of experts work to get your vehicle back in working condition and back on the road. We have a variety of vehicle services to help keep your vehicle on the road. We also have some great maintenance tips and tricks for you to utilize on our blog. Be sure to check it out!

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