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4 main reasons for car breakdowns
Car breakdowns are what motorists are most afraid of, and, according to statistics, this happens to everyone at least once in their lives.
The probability of breakdown is the same in both old and new cars. The fact is that breakdowns are not always related to the age or lack of care for the vehicle, and can also be caused by environmental factors or minor mistakes in the daily maintenance of the car.
4 main reasons for car breakdown:
Refueling problems
One of the most common causes of breakdowns is fuel problems
Thousands of people an hour either forget to refuel completely, or only notice the small red light until it's too late. If this happens, you need to try to safely pull over to the side of the road.
The second surprisingly common breakdown problem is also related to refueling; refueling with the wrong fuel. About 150 people per hour refuel their gasoline engines with diesel and vice versa. In such cases, you should not start the car, as this can seriously damage the engine. Fuel will need to be removed from the car.
Wheel damage
Flat tires and wheel damage are another major cause of breakdowns, so you should have a tire pressure sensor with you. Insufficient caution, untimely replacements and incorrect pressure are frequent sources of flat tires and tire damage, and all this is easy to correct and prevent.
Low battery
A dead battery is another serious reason for roadside calls and non-starting.
If you use your car for short, frequent trips, you may be exposed to a higher risk, as there will not be enough time to charge the battery between trips.
Engine overheating
Overheating is a common phenomenon in summer, when high temperatures, glare from the sun, and increased dependence on air conditioning all increase the likelihood of engine failure.
Almost all vehicles have a temperature sensor, so if it slips into the red, it would be a good idea to stop. Then turn off the air conditioner and other functions that may consume energy, and turn on the car's heaters. In the heat of summer, this advice may seem a little strange, but it works.
Spark plug problems
Spark plugs can be one of the most neglected parts of a car, and also one of the most problematic if they are not taken care of. Signs of a faulty or dirty spark plug are often difficult to detect, but if the engine sounds something like it vibrates when it stops, then you often have to start the car with all your might.
Fortunately, problems with spark plugs are easily fixed. You can replace it yourself or contact a technician.
