Budget Brakes encourages its customers to do a full examination of a used car before purchase, including checking the engine for frequent problems on high-mileage cars.
First, Budget Brakes reminds customers to check the oil before starting a test drive. Oil should be tan or brown, but not black. Additionally, check the date of the oil change on the inside window of the car. If the oil was changed recently, be sure to check the oil again after a test drive as well, as there could be serious engine problems that are being covered up by the owner.
During your test drive, listen for knocking or ticking sounds. Additionally, after the test drive is over and the car is parked, race the engine a couple of times and listen again. Knocking and ticking sounds inside the engine mean costly repairs.
Budget Brakes' technicians are savvy mechanics, and they hope these tips will help used car buyers avoid finding themselves stuck with a lemon.
Budget Brakes Used Car Tips: Check The Interior
Budget Brakes' friendly technicians have another tip for purchasing a used car. Check for interior wear to see how often, and how hard, a used car was driven.
First, Budget Brakes recommends inspecting the interior of the car for any signs of leaks, particularly along windows, doors, and sunroofs. Spraying the car with a water hose can help avoid costly new seals.
Next, examine the brake pedal pad for signs that the pad has worn through to the metal underneath. Stop-and-go driving or heavy braking can age a car faster than cruising along at highway speeds.
Finally, take a look at the dashboard to find signs of tampering. Odometer readings can be reset by removing the instrument panel. Fingerprints or scratches inside the plastic cover and misaligned numbers are two common errors made by amateur mechanics.
We hope all of our customers are now aware of common used car problems. This is just another example of Budget Brakes' commitment to customer service.
First, Budget Brakes recommends inspecting the interior of the car for any signs of leaks, particularly along windows, doors, and sunroofs. Spraying the car with a water hose can help avoid costly new seals.
Next, examine the brake pedal pad for signs that the pad has worn through to the metal underneath. Stop-and-go driving or heavy braking can age a car faster than cruising along at highway speeds.
Finally, take a look at the dashboard to find signs of tampering. Odometer readings can be reset by removing the instrument panel. Fingerprints or scratches inside the plastic cover and misaligned numbers are two common errors made by amateur mechanics.
We hope all of our customers are now aware of common used car problems. This is just another example of Budget Brakes' commitment to customer service.
Budget Brakes Used Car Tips: Check the Transmission
As a part of Budget Brakes' commitment to its customers' automotive health and safety, this series of tips will teach Budget Brakes customers what to look for when considering whether or not to buy a used automobile.
Transmission repair or replacement is one of the most expensive automotive maladies. Doing a full check on the transmission can ensure that any obvious problems will become apparent before the purchase is made. First, Budget Brakes recommends referring to the owner's manual for directions on checking the transmission fluid. The fluid should be a shade of pink or red.
If the fluid is brown, black, or smells burnt, this can indicate internal transmission damage. Next, Budget Brakes recommends taking the car for a test drive. Pay particular attention to any whining noises during shifting as well as any delays or a sliding feel when shifting between gears. The transmission should firmly and noticeably engage each gear including park, reverse, and the first couple of gears.
Budget Brakes hopes every customer considering purchasing a used car follows these free tips from your helpful auto technicians at Budget Brakes.
Transmission repair or replacement is one of the most expensive automotive maladies. Doing a full check on the transmission can ensure that any obvious problems will become apparent before the purchase is made. First, Budget Brakes recommends referring to the owner's manual for directions on checking the transmission fluid. The fluid should be a shade of pink or red.
If the fluid is brown, black, or smells burnt, this can indicate internal transmission damage. Next, Budget Brakes recommends taking the car for a test drive. Pay particular attention to any whining noises during shifting as well as any delays or a sliding feel when shifting between gears. The transmission should firmly and noticeably engage each gear including park, reverse, and the first couple of gears.
Budget Brakes hopes every customer considering purchasing a used car follows these free tips from your helpful auto technicians at Budget Brakes.
Budget Brakes Advanced Driving Guide: Driving Around an Accident Scene
When driving on highways, it is an unfortunate fact that we often see accidents when cars drive off the road, collide with other cars, or inclement weather causes a loss of traction. Budget Brakes wants to remind all of its customers of how to drive around an accident.
•If you see an accident and no other cars or paramedics have stopped, pull off the road and call 911 for further instructions.
•If the accident is in the road and the cars have not yet pulled off the road, slow down to no more than 30 miles per hour as you go past the accident.
•Be aware of your own state’s laws. Some states require that you vacate the outside lane.
•Do not “rubberneck” or stare at the accident. Keep your eyes on the road for your own safety and the safety of cars around you.
Budget Brakes customers must be good drivers, even when others are not. By being attentive around an accident scene, instead of slowing down and staring at the victims, you set a good example for the other cars around you and the other people in your own car.
•If you see an accident and no other cars or paramedics have stopped, pull off the road and call 911 for further instructions.
•If the accident is in the road and the cars have not yet pulled off the road, slow down to no more than 30 miles per hour as you go past the accident.
•Be aware of your own state’s laws. Some states require that you vacate the outside lane.
•Do not “rubberneck” or stare at the accident. Keep your eyes on the road for your own safety and the safety of cars around you.
Budget Brakes customers must be good drivers, even when others are not. By being attentive around an accident scene, instead of slowing down and staring at the victims, you set a good example for the other cars around you and the other people in your own car.
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