The most common mistake American drivers make? What should you pay attention to when repairing your car?

What are the most common mistakes made by American drivers? Pay attention to car repairs. For most consumers, cars are the second largest investment, but many people don’t know how to...

For most consumers, cars are the second largest investment, but many people don’t know how to maintain their cars well unless there are any problems.

Brian Hafer, vice president of automobile sales, said that especially young drivers, those who own cars for the first time, do not know how to maintain and maintain their vehicles.

Brian said: "Many car owners will not follow the maintenance plan in the manual. If anything happens, they will only go to the car dealer for repairs and will not check the instruction manual themselves."

Today's car parts may be more complicated. Ignoring the warning signs displayed on the car may cause wear and tear on the car, or even cause the car to break down.

The website Bankrate conducted a survey. All costs were calculated based on the 2010 Honda Accord 2.4EX-L model according to the automotive website AutoMD.com to find out the 4 most common ways the car breaks down.

(1) Not checking or changing the car's oil

Brian pointed out that car oil change is the most common and expensive car repair problem.

If your car's oil is not changed regularly, there is a chance that it will reach dangerously low levels. Oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine.

Every few weeks, the oil level should be checked to prevent low water levels or oil leakage in the cylinder.

Brian said that as the engine rolls, the oil will gradually be used up, and if the oil is not changed regularly, the engine will wear out.

The operating instructions of different cars state the recommended time to change the oil, and how many miles or months of driving the oil must be changed.

An oil change at a car repair company costs approximately $39.99.

(2) Not replacing the air filter

Replacing the air filter is another daily car maintenance chore. However, many car owners do not follow the instruction manual and ignore this maintenance.

The air filter is the main gateway for the engine's airflow operation. When the car's airflow is restricted, it can reduce the car's performance.

Brian said: "A car's engine needs clean air. If the filter is dirty and the air flow is restricted, it may cause the engine to overheat, which will cost more to repair."

However, the cost of replacing a car's air filter is about $35.

(3) Improper use of brakes

If there is a loud sound when braking, this may be a signal to replace the brake system as soon as possible.

When there is a problem with the braking system, it will eventually slow down the rotation of the wheel and cause danger.

Brian said: The brake pads are used too much and are worn, which affects the braking system, so they must be checked regularly. ?BR> Due to different driving habits, there is no specified mileage to replace the brake system.

However, Brian suggested that on average, around 20,000 to 25,000 miles of driving, the brake system will need to be replaced, which typically costs about $250.

(4) Cars exposed to extreme temperatures

Whether the outdoor temperature is 90 degrees, 100 degrees or below freezing, it will have an impact on the operation of the car.

Bryan said that exposure to extreme temperatures can be a car killer, so regular car maintenance is even more important.

Under strong sunlight and high temperature, the car's outer shell will be damaged, which usually also increases the pressure on the cooling system and increases wear and tear.

Adding blackout glass windows to your car, or adding sunshades that cover the entire windshield, can minimize damage to your car's interior.

In extremely cold weather, before driving, you should start the engine to allow the oil to flow smoothly through the engine.

Engine heaters vary in type and cost, with parts and installation costing approximately $175.

In addition, it costs about US$90 to replace the engine coolant every 24 months to 36 months.

In extreme weather, parking your car in a garage is the best solution.