Those who are able to recognize the malfunctions of their car in a timely manner and go to the workshop or fix the breakdowns themselves can save a lot of money. before being serious «get sick», cars, like people, also «cough». If unusual sounds are heard during operation of the car: grinding, knocking, etc., their cause should be established. In case of damage, a sound or light alarm is often triggered. If you take these warnings seriously, the troubleshooting will cost you several times less than the costly repair of more serious damage that may result from carelessness.
Watch, listen, feel your car - this will allow you to recognize its malfunctions in a timely manner and thereby avoid unnecessary costs. If, for example, the engine makes unusual sounds: it knocks, rings or squeals even at idle, then the diagnosis made on the basis of the analysis of these sounds can be very different. As diverse as the noises are, their causes can be just as different: too much valve clearance, slipping V-belts, a faulty coolant pump bearing, not the right octane rating, misaligned ignition. Some of these problems can be dealt with on your own. If you do nothing, then everything will come to its end. At one point, the engine power will drop, and it can cost you a pretty penny. If an ignition adjustment in a workshop costs a little over 30 euros, then you will have to pay at least ten times more for an engine from an exchange fund.
Help and advice can be obtained from workshops that rent out workspaces. The corresponding addresses can be obtained from the phone book or from motorists. Of course, you will be responsible for the repair yourself. The workshop will not bear any responsibility for independent repairs, even if the specialists helped you with advice.
The collection of tips that you will see on the next two pages is designed to encourage you to self-repair.
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