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Just as clear communication between you
and your doctor can equal better care for your body, communicating carefully with your mechanic means the best care for your
car!
When you think about it, you know your car
better than anyone else. You drive it every day and know how it feels and sounds when everything is right. So don't ignore its warning signals.
If something doesn’t feel quite right, get your
car checked out.
The following tips should help you along the
way:
“Preventative
Medicine”
Follow the recommended service
schedules.
Keep a log of all repairs and
service.
Check
your car for:
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Leaks
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Unusual sounds or Unusual
vibrations
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Changes
in acceleration
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Changes
in fluid levels
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Odors
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Smoke
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Changes
in engine performance
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Worn
tires, belts, hoses.
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Drips
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Warning
lights
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Changes
in gas mileage
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Difficulty in handling, braking, steering
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When
there is a problem…
Write the information/symptoms down to give to your
mechanic.
When did the problem first start?
Exactly when does the problem occur?
Is it constant or does it occur now and
again?
Does the problem happen when the vehicle is cold or after the engine
has warmed
up?
Is the problem noticeable when you accelerate? When you
brake?
At all speeds? When
shifting?
Remember to let the technician diagnose and
recommend a remedy, even if you think you already
know what the problem is. Plus, it’s important not to demand an on-the-spot diagnosis.
The technician needs to thoroughly examine the
vehicle before knowing what’s really going on.
Stay involved. And don’t be shy about asking as
many questions as you need to understand the
problem. Mechanical terminology can be confusing to the layperson.
Ask for simple definitions of technical terms
you’re not familiar with.
It’s hard to be patient, as most of us feel
completely incapacitated without our vehicles. Make sure you ask to be called and informed of the problem, recommended action, and costs
BEFORE work begins.
Before you leave,
ask about labor rates, guarantees, and what methods of payment are acceptable.
Leave a telephone number where you can be
called.
The information you share with your auto
technician will enable him to more easily locate the problem, diagnose it, and repair any damage. Then you and your car will be on the road
again!
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