Top 10 Common Car Problems

Everyone at some point or another has had trouble with theirvehicle. It usually comes at an unexpected and extremely inconvenient time too:when your late for work, need to meet an old friend for dinner, or just spentyour savings on Christmas gifts for the kids. Maybe it's exhaust smoke or no pressure from the fuel pump. Hopefully if this has happened toyou it was just a minor problem but let’s face it, even minor car problems endup costing hundreds of dollars out of your pocket. Out of all the possible carproblems you could have, the most common (and thankfully one of the easiest to fix) isa flat tire. Hopefully you’ll have a spare and hopefully someonehas taught you how to use that contraption in your trunk.

The second most popular car problem is said to be wornbrakes which is also another easy fix. Maybe it’s not something you can fix onthe side of the road, but at least your bill at the mechanic shop won’t becompletely unexpected. The next most common issue with cars is an electrical problem which can be one of many things. It could be something simple like ablown fuse in the dash. Another common electric problem is your key failing tostart the ignition which leads us into the fourth most common car problem:ignition trouble. This could be one of the most annoying issues because it iscompletely unexpected, and chances are you are our running errands and findyourself stranded with no ride and a huge headache. Unfortunately, ignitionproblems can range from something minor to very serious and you probably won’t knowthe extent of the damage until the mechanic gives you that dreaded call.

Number five is worn shocks, which can create a bumpier ridethan normal. Number six? Dead batteries can be caused by age, but many timesthey are caused by us overusing them. Ever forget to turn off an interior lightwhen leaving the car for the night? How about charging a phone or listening tothe radio while the cars off? Both of these can hurt the life of your battery. After reviewing this list, it seems you can either beprepared for many of these issues (knowing how to use a spare tire) or they canbe avoided through proper maintenance. Check below for the rest of the top 10 list!

7. Low Oil
8. Car Bulb Failure
9. Cracked windshield
10. Bad Serpentine Belt