Cars, like other machines, require regular maintenance. Poor vehicle maintenance will not just impact your car’s performance, but can also cut short its service life. Many enthusiastic DIYers love spending their weekends working on their cars. While you can occasionally take the DIY route to perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing your car’s engine oil or air filter, some important maintenance jobs are better left to the professionals. Here’s a quick look at some maintenance jobs you should never attempt to perform at home.

Transmission Repair

Your car’s transmission system is its heart. A car’s transmission comprises hundreds of small components that move the vehicle. Transmission systems develop various problems with time, such as grinding gears, and may require re-matching or complete rebuilding. This is a complex job and must be left to an expert who has the necessary equipment and understands the intricacies of transmission systems.

Electrical Work

From alternators to headlights, cars have several electrical components. Only an expert mechanic understands the electrical system of vehicles in their entirety. Whether your battery is not working or your lights have let you down, avoid taking the DIY route. One wrong step and you can end up frying your system or worse, get the “shock of your life”. Stay safe! Hire a mechanic for electrical works.

Steering and Suspension Repair/Tune-Up

A bad suspension system can cause struts and shocks to wear out. Damaged struts and shocks can impact different parts of your car such as tires and springs. Before things take a turn for the worse, ask your mechanic to look into the problem.

Wheel Alignment

A misaligned wheel can put undue stress on a car’s suspension resulting in expensive repairs. What’s worse, wheel misalignment can cause steering problems, increasing the risk of an accident. Mechanics have the right equipment to align wheels. An expert can correctly align your wheel and get you back on the road in no time.

Rotor Repair/Replacement 

Rotors are metal discs that brake pads clamp down on to stop the vehicle. Over time, rotors accumulate dust. They get worn down by years of use. When this happens (usually every 20,000 miles; can be sooner depending on the damage caused by worn brake pads), you must seriously consider re-machining or replacing your rotors. Rotor replacement is best left to an expert as the job involves the use of specialized tools.

Airbag Repair/Replacement

Your car’s airbag system is one of the most critical components of its safety system. Poorly maintained airbags may fail to deploy during an accident. A mechanic will perform necessary repairs or replace your damaged/faulty airbags correctly to ensure they deploy accurately in the event of a collision.

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