You don’t have to take your car to a mechanic for every little thing. There are some things that you can do on your own. Car maintenance does not have to be very expensive. Some things can be fixed at home and you don’t have to be a professional to be able to do it.
In fact, there are five easy fixes that you can do yourself in your garage. These fixes don’t take too much time and they are not complex at all. All they need is a little dedication and your time. Also, you will be able to save money on your regular car maintenance as well.
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Here are five easy, simple and stress free car fixes that you can do on your own.
Changing and Rotating Tyres
As long as you have a jack stand or floor jack, you can rotate or change your tyres at home. You don’t have to take your car to an expensive mechanic for something as simple as that. It will take a few minutes and you can change or rotate your car tyres in your garage.
Car tyres are the only link between your car and the road, it is imperative that you rotate the car tyres after some months and replace them in a couple of years. You need to keep an eye on the tyre and look for some things including the tread depth and sidewall bulges. If either of these two are noticeable, you should start rotating your car tyres.
Most cars will come with a floor jack or a jack stand. If you have that, all you have to do is lift your car up and change car tyres. The job will be much easier if you have a spare tyre. If you don’t have the necessary tools, you should buy some and keep them in the trunk of the car. It is always recommended that you keep one tool kit with you in case you have an emergency and you need to change a tyre where you cannot connect with a mechanic.
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Changing the Car Bulbs
This is yet another inexpensive fix that you can do on your own. All you need is a screw driver and some new appropriate bulbs that will fit your car. If your car’s turn signals don’t turn on or they flicker, it means that you need to change them. If your head lights or your fog lights are dimmer and don’t bring you better visibility in low visibility conditions.
There are some things that you need to keep in mind while you are changing the bulbs in your car. First of all, you need to check the type of bulb or lights you need from the car manual. Once you have the right light source, all you need is a screw driver to open the case and replace the old bulb or light source. However, when you are changing the blub, make sure that you don’t touch the surface of the new bulb. Don’t touch it with your bare hands, the oils from your hands change reduce the lifespan of the bulb.
If you live in the UAE, you will know how difficult it becomes to drive in low visibility conditions. Since for the past few days, the UAE motorists have to battle fog every day, it is better if you think about replacing your standard headlamps with high output bulbs or add a high intensity discharge kit. These are easy repairs and easy to install as well.
Changing the Wiper Blades
Even though, many of us don’t pay much attention to the windshield wipers. They are there to fulfill their purpose and that is it. Over time, the windshield wipers can become dry, lose their flexibility and crack. If the wiper blades have either of the above mentioned ailments, it means that the wiper blades are unable to clean the windshield properly.
It takes only a few minutes to fit new wiper blades to your car. It a simple matter of taking out the old ones and fitting the new ones in the empty space. It is simple and easy and you should not spend money on it by sending your car to mechanic for such a trouble-free thing.
Changing Engine or Cabin Air Filters
If you live in the UAE and you own a relatively new car, your car will have both engine and cabin air filters. The engine air filters make sure that your car engine breathes properly and the cabin air filters make sure that you breathe clean air while you are inside your car.
Replacing them is very easy. All you have to do is open the filter box, remove the old filters, snap on the new filters, close the box and you are done. It is always best to use the proper air filter that is mentioned in the car manual. The car manual will have appropriate part number and how often you should replace both air filters in your car.
If you have clean air filters, your car will run smoothly and you will breathe freely. You will not find a foul smelling cabin one day. And since these are very easy to change and replace, there is no need to take your car to a mechanic. When you discover a bad smell inside the cabin of your car, always check the air filters first before you panic.
Replacing Car Batteries
Car batteries are one of those parts of your car that will run out their lives and need to be replaced almost instantly. The good thing is, you can change your car batteries on own your. All you need is a battery tester that will tell you if you need to replace your car batteries or not.
If you own a battery tester, you can check your car batteries regularly and change them when they start to lose their efficiency and performance. If you see a buildup of corrosion, it is best if you grease it for a better maintained battery. If your car battery does not work anymore, or it is about to die, it is best that you replace it.
Before you replace your car batteries, make sure that you check the car manual to see what kind of battery you should buy for your car. To replace the old battery with the new one, all you need to do is disconnect the old battery from your car and take off the leads. Clean them up with a clean cloth. Place the new battery in your car and connect the battery with the now cleaned leads. It is always best to clean them with a wire brush so that they are free of any debris or dust. If your car has an anti-theft system, make sure that you disengage that before you take the car battery out of the car.
These are some of the easiest and simplest fixes that you can take care of on your own. If you can do it on your own, why should you take your car to a mechanic and pay for it.
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