Have you ever had and experience on your car break down when you were in a hurry going to work early in the morning or on the way to important function, meeting etc? Doesn't matter if it is new car, used car, cheap car, luxury car or classic car? The car will eventually break down. It can be engine breakdown or parts breakdown or simply the systems itself has a hiccup. Now if we talk about engine or parts breakdown then nothing can be done about it. But if it is because of system hiccups then I can suggest few tips before you decided to call the mechanics or assistance. These tips might avoid delays to continue on your important journey.
Ok, lets take a scenario. Early in the morning you are in a hurry to go to work. Your car won't start. Relax. Do not panic. First things first. To understand the basic what do car engine need to get started. To crank it, to supply fuel and ignition.
Ok then first thing we need cranking power. The car battery is providing power for the engine starter. If you have dead car battery you cannot start the engine. To check battery condition, try this when the car is silent when you turn the key in the ignition. Check battery connection for corrosion and looseness. Clean the corrosion and tightened the cable connector. If the engine cranks and make a clicking sound but won't start this is an indication of dead battery. To temporary start the engine you can do these. Jump start, which you use jumper cables, and use your friends car battery to assist your dead battery. How to jump start? Attached positive to positive terminals and negative to negative terminal. Ask your friend to press the gas pedal a bit to assist when starting. Or try push start for manual cars. Well before you does that consider the following.
Check your fuel quantity gauge. Maybe you forgot to fill up your fuel tank. Ok if the above action still doesn't work then you need to call your mechanic. May be the problem is bigger than the battery and fuel problem. You might need a new battery, starter, alternator, fuel filters, new igniters, ignition distributor or other parts which requires professional helps. If the above tips helps than you don't have to be late to work. Save some time and save your money for unnecessarily changing parts and charges for mechanics assistance. Just be careful, some of the car mechanics try to take advantage suggesting to change engine parts which is totally unnecessary. Car maintenance is very important. Love your car just by giving it a good maintenance plan so it will not disappoint you.
