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All Seasons Valeters Croydon Remarkable Five Star Review by Adam H.
Taking The Fear Out Of Fixing Your Car

Everyone has to deal with auto repairs at some time in their

life. Car repairs can cost a significant amount of money. Whether you are doing the

repairs yourself or hiring a mechanic, it is a good idea to know what you are doing. Use

these tips to be better prepared when you have to fix your car.

Get yourself a good battery charger, making sure to keep it inside the car. Batteries

die all the time, but you won't be in trouble if you can charge it. Learn how to find

connection points so that you can use the charger with ease.

Purchase motor oil on sale and in discount stores and keep two or three bottles in the

trunk of your car. Check your oil every time you fill your gas tank. If you find that

your oil level is low, you will save lots of money by having your own oil on hand rather

than purchasing it at a gas station for inflated prices.

Do not hire a mechanic until you are sure they have experience with this particular

make and model. If they have before, then they are likely going to be able to also fix

your car easily enough.

Basic maintenance like oil changes are actually very easy to do yourself. You only need

at ramp, a pan, and a few basic tools. Just be sure to check with your city or county

government beforehand to find out where to take your waste oil. It is extremely damaging

to the environment, and you could face steep fines for dumping it out.

Do your research prior to choosing any auto repair company. Don't trust solely the

company's website. Look to auto forums and be wary of any complaints you may see. Also

take into consideration any rave reviews the auto shop receives. These are typically

objective reviews, so you can trust them more than what the shop's materials may say.

When performing your own car repairs, make sure you budget enough time to get the job

done. It's easy to underestimate how long a repair job will take. You may encounter

difficult to remove bolts or nuts, or find out a part is harder to remove than you

anticipated. Giving yourself enough time to complete the repair safely will make the job

much less stressful.

Compare prices among your local auto body repair shops before you decide which on to

choose. Even though labor charges are pretty uniform, the amount of time that each shop

believes the repair could take could vary, as well as what they will charge you for the

parts. Be sure to shop around so that you get the best deal possible.

When auto repair issues are complicated, don't diagnose them yourself. It takes

special skills to work on cars. The problem may seem simple, but you might find out it's

more complex. Allow the diagnosis to be made by a professional, when possible. Give them

all the details on what occurred and what you heard, but leave the final diagnosis to

them.

{If you are short on funds and need repairs done on your car, consider taking your

vehicle to a vocational school. There your car will be worked on by students learning

their craft. They are inexperienced, of course, but they will be under the watchful eye

of a trained, experienced mechanic.

|Changing a car battery is quick and easy. It usually involves unfastening a clip on top

of the battery and using a wrench to loosen and remove the connectors. (Naturally, you

should do this with your engine off!) Brush the connectors clean with a wire brush. Lift

out the old battery and put the new battery in its place. Fasten the connectors securely

and refasten the clasp. You should be good to go!

|Keep a basic repair kit in your car trunk at all times. A simple kit consisting of

wrenches, jumper cables, screws, and a jack can be a lifesaver if your car breaks down

on the road. This will allow you to make small repairs on the spot, saving you the cost

of an expensive tow truck.

|Ask auto body shops that you are considering if they offer a warranty on their repairs.

Any reputable shop is more than happy to guarantee their work on new parts for at least

a few months. If any one that you talk to does not you should certainly find a different

shop.

|Wash and wax your car on a fairly regular basis. This will prevent it from becoming

eroded. Many people go get paint jobs to cover the process of erosion. You can avoid

having to pay for this if you make sure that your car is very well taken care of.

|Don't get sucked into to the lure of aftermarket parts for new cars. You want your baby

to run as well as possible for as long as possible, and that means spending the extra to

get parts that match the ones already in your car. Trying to get that clunker to run

just a few more miles? Save the money and take the aftermarket versions.

|Rotate your car tires every 6,000 miles or at every other oil change. Rotating your

tires on a set schedule helps ensure that they wear evenly, and thus last longer. Your

car will also be easier to drive, as unbalanced tires can lead to the car pulling to one

side or the other.

|Look to the Better Business Bureau and local consumer advocate groups for more

information on the auto repair shop you are considering. You'll want to search

everywhere for potential knowledge on this service center before you plop down the big

bucks on a costly repair. Often these organizations will have a lot of great

intelligence for you to consider.

|You can fix small dents with a suction cup dent puller. This usually works for very

small dents that can easily be covered with the suction cup. If the cup does not work,

you will have to apply some f