First time drivers easily panics when there’s something off with their car that’s why the problem gets fixed right away. However, overtime, drivers can become lazy when it doesn’t seem like a big deal, they just ignore. It’ll be fine for a while they will say. And because of these, many drivers end up dealing with a bigger damage on their car that would have been prevented if it was taken care of earlier.
Like many things in life, 'you don't know what you got till it's gone'. So before your car gives up on you and becomes too late to realize how much your life is so much easier with having your own ride, pay more attention when it’s already sending you SOS signals! Save yourself from the headache, bigger costs, and road risk. When you notice any of these bad symptoms in your car, get it fixed immediately.
Tire Bulges
When you notice that a bulge has formed on your tire, replace your tire immediately or take it to car servicing as soon as possible. Otherwise, when you hit a curb or a pothole your tire may blowout and put your life and other motorists at risk.
Tires heat up and wears faster on long trips, add that to a hot weather and you’re a sure candidate for blowouts. So you better see to it that you’re not driving with really worn tires, if you are then replacing them before you leave is a must. Doing visual inspection will also keep you aware of wear, cracks, slipped belts, bulges or other abnormalities when it comes to your tires that can affect your driving.
Jerky Shifting
Does your car feel as if it’s reluctant to shift gears? Or does it changes gears all of a sudden without you changing it? Then it’s a must that your seek car repair immediately because it could end up with serious transmission trouble if you don’t.
When it comes to transmission, you want it to go into gear like it should without any delay or difficulty. Otherwise, you’ll really feel bumpiness while driving like you’ve never before. Don’t let this problem go unattended for too long if you don’t want to spend on an expensive new transmission.
Squeaky Belts
This is a sign that a belt is already worn out. Riding on it even further can lead to irreversible damage on your engine. Often times you only need to adjust the belts, but if yours can’t be adjusted then it calls for a visit to the car repair shop.
Stinky Exhaust
It’s natural for your car exhaust to smell because of the catalytic converter. However, you should be alarmed once the smell becomes too strong. That may mean there’s leaking fluid, your catalytic converter is failing, or there’s something off with your air/fuel mixture.
Scratched Paint
Your car’s paint job isn’t only for aesthetics; it also acts as a protection for the body panels. Why? Because even a tiny scratch is exposing the sheet metal to moisture, which can cause rust to form and lead to corrosion. A dab of nail polish in that tiny scratch may save you a hefty paint job.
Wobbly Steering Wheel
Improper aligned suspension and wheel and tire that is out of balance, are two possible reasons why the steering wheel feels shaky. Either of these can limit your control over your car which will make driving not only difficult but dangerous too. Worst case scenario would be the steering wheel being detached from the car. Don’t wait for that to happen before you get that wobbly steering wheel fixed.
Also, if your car is bouncing a lot before stopping, you’re experiencing especially harsh impact when driving over potholes and bumps, or if you notice the vehicle leaning to one side then you’re most likely dealing with suspension problems. Go and visit your trusted car servicing center to get your springs checked out and whatever repairs or replacements to be done.
Squealing Brakes
Riding on your breaks when it’s already worn out produces this squeaking sound because the metal tab is grinding with the brake rotor. This sound won’t go away and will make the braking ability of your car less efficient unless the pads get replaced. If your brakes are noisy, the brake pedal is pulsating, or the brakes are responding poorly, you may need to replace the brake pads.
Brake pads are the ones that grip the rotors so that the car slows down or come at full stop when you hit the brakes. On the other hand, the rotors are the surface that the pads rub against. If these two are too damaged, it could not help slow or stop the car while you’re driving which can be a great risk to your life on the road.
Burnt-Out Bulb
While this problem may not cause any problems with your car’s performance, it may mean trouble with the law enforcement. Replacing the bulb is way cheaper than getting a ticket so you’d better attend to it at once before that happens.
Smoke
Do not ignore it once you see or smell smoke from your car. This could mean a serious problem with your car so don’t drive until you’ve located and fixed the problem that’s causing the smoke – otherwise you risk a vehicular bonfire.
Check Engine Light
Your check engine light helps notify you when something needs attention under your hood. But sometimes it’s not easy to figure out what’s wrong, so it’s best to take your car to the mechanic to get diagnosis and avoid further problems.
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