Welcome to my blog. My name is Ken. One day, I was driving home from work when the engine in my car failed. While I waited for the recovery truck to arrive, I realised I didn’t have a clue what went on underneath the bonnet of my car. I signed up for an auto service course at my local community college, so I could gain the skills I needed to properly maintain my car and repair it if something when wrong while I was on the road. I wanted to start a blog to pass on these skills to other people so that they can look after their automobiles.
For those not overly familiar with the machinery inside of your car, it can be tricky to know when something is wrong and what to do about it. When big-ticket items go wrong they will be immediately obvious, like the engine or brakes, but what about when, say, the light doesn't want to turn on? Or if the radio is acting weird. Do you go to a mechanic then? For those not interested in cars this can be a tricky situation to navigate. This article will look to decode what car malfunctions require auto electrical repairs.
Your Car Makes a Noise When You Start it But Won't Run
A car that won't turn on is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with as a car owner but one that is relatively simple to fix in most cases. You may think that this is a problem with your engine but it is almost always due to a flat battery. This is more the domain of auto electrical repairs than a regular car mechanic, although they can replace your battery too. It is always best to go to a specialist to get your specific problem looked at to ensure that nothing else is causing this problem and to prevent it from happening in the future.
The Power Windows Don't Work
Power windows are one of the best additions to cars ever and feeling them not work when you push the button can be very confusing. If you are not well versed in cars then you might assume the whole car is malfunctioning but in actuality, there are several different systems within your car that operate mostly independently from each other. When your power windows don't work that is an auto electrical problem, not a structural or mechanical one.
The Air Conditioning won't Turn On or Doesn't Work Properly
Air conditioners are the cause of many odd car problems, from bad smells to weird rattling noises. All of these signs point to a problem that needs attention with your air conditioning and it could be anything from a blocked air filter to a broken radiator. This, again, requires auto electrical repairs as that is the domain of your cars air conditioning system. Many mechanics offer auto electrical repairs in addition to their own mechanical services but you need to ensure this is the case before you go to one. You may find that your local mechanic doesn't have the tools or experience in that area to try and fix an electrical problem, so always double-check beforehand.
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