As mechanics, we’re well aware that no one likes to have to deal with car repairs. Not only do they cost money, bringing your car into the shop can leave you without a vehicle, which can be inconvenient. That’s often why people put those repairs off when the car still gets them from point A to point B.
However, dealing with those small issues is more important than you might think. Small issues left unattended can grow, causing larger problems and making your car unsafe for the road – or un-drivable altogether!
We know, we’re a tad biased here, but we’re being honest. One of the worst things you can do when your car is making that funny ‘whhhrrrr’ or ‘clunk-clunk-clunk’ sound is hold off on having it looked at.
Small Car Repairs or a Bigger Issue: You Choose
Firstly, small car repairs extend the life of your vehicle. When something is wrong with your engine, it won’t operate at maximum efficiency, meaning it has to work harder. This can put pressure on all the other parts, meaning they won’t last as long as they should. With regular maintenance, you boost that efficiency and ensure everything is working as effectively as possible.
Small car repairs can also save you big money in the long run. When you hear that ‘whhhrrr’ or ‘clunk-clunk-clunk’, even if your car seems otherwise fine, these are actually signals that something isn’t right. The same goes for those dashboard warnings. While it may be easy to ignore the little red light, it isn’t a great idea to do so.
For example, if your check engine light is on, but your car is still running okay, leaving it may lead to a problem that can leave you stranded. What about your oil light? You don’t change your oil just to keep up with the latest trends – driving with low oil can do permanent damage to your engine. Even worse, that light may mean your engine is leaking or burning oil.
Safety First
Finally, ignoring those car repairs can be unsafe. If your engine finally calls it quits, it won’t take into account where you’re driving – it doesn’t matter if you’re on a quiet country road or in rush-hour traffic on the 401. Worse, if you’re concerned about something with an essential feature such as your brakes, and they choose to conk out on you, you may not be able to stop the car…
We get it – your busy schedule often doesn’t make room for car repairs, especially when they seem small, but such is life. Paying attention to your car’s warning signs – those red lights on the dash or the ‘whhhrrr-ing, clunk-clunk-clunk’ sounds – is the best way to keep your car in prime condition.
Want to get those car concerns looked at? At CSR Automotive, our goal is to get you back on the road safely, fast, without draining your bank account. Call us today at (705) 796-1796.
