A well-maintained car looks great, performs better, and lasts longer. Proper care for your vehicle can save you money on repairs and increase its resale value.
Best Practice: Regular Maintenance
In order to keep your automobile operating smoothly and effectively, routine maintenance is a must. One critical aspect of regular maintenance is oil changes and fluid checks. Changing the engine oil according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule helps ensure the engine stays lubricated and runs at its best.
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A key component of your car's engine and exhaust system, the exhaust manifold serves two important functions. First, it collects the exhaust fumes from the engine into one location before sending it out through the tailpipe. Second, it builds up a balanced level of pressure to ensure that the engine runs at its peak performance.
When the exhaust manifold becomes cracked, however, it is unable to perform these functions, which adversely affects the way your car runs.
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The brakes in most cars and trucks have many moving parts critical to the system. Repair shops that offer brake services can help ensure you get the most from your brakes through brake maintenance and preventative care for brake parts in the system before they fail or become a problem.
Brake Performance
One of the easiest ways to determine if you need brake services is by driving your car and paying attention to the brake performance.
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Shocks and struts are common wear items on any car, although they can often last for many years and miles. Unfortunately, most owners don't pay attention to some of the less commonly-known suspension parts on their vehicles. Any vehicle includes numerous suspension components with relatively soft parts that wear out over time, eventually leading to failures that can impact comfort and drivability.
However, these components often wear down slowly, producing barely perceptible symptoms that worsen over time.
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Keys can be surprisingly fragile. If you're not careful with your car key, you might accidentally break it and leave a broken piece of your key inside your car. If you aren't able to open and close your door using a key fob, you might find yourself trapped outside your car until a locksmith can arrive to repair your lock. However, there are fortunately emergency locksmiths who can get you inside your vehicle immediately.
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