Car Repair Hacks You Need to Know

Knowing a few basic things about how to take care of your car and spending a little money now on these basics will save you from more costly repairs later on.

1. Do your own inspection. It’s basic, but give your car a once-over periodically so you catch anything that looks out of the ordinary. Make sure all your lights are working. Check the air pressure in your tires every month or so. Listen for any strange sounds, inside and out. Just be sure your car is in good condition.

2. Learn to check your fluids. Even if you don’t ever learn how to change your antifreeze, power steering, coolant, or wiper fluid you should learn how to check the fluid levels. In some cases, you can see the tank level directly, but most have gauges or dipsticks you can pull out to check current levels against a notch that indicates optimal levels. Most importantly, never ignore a leak.

3. Replace your windshield wipers when the view gets streaky. Ignoring your breaking wipers until they have to be replaced as part of a bigger job is not a great idea. Wipers are cheap and easy to replace yourself. Don’t wait until you can barely see through your windshield.

For more car repair hacks and advice, and if you are looking for a local professional for your car care needs you may want to consider the staff at J.K. Volvo. They are located at 1587 E Walnut St. in Pasadena. You can reach them at (626) 646-­5296 or visit them online at www.jkvolvospecialists.com.