You need to remember to leave the engine running for around 30 minutes and that it won’t instantly recharge your battery. Too many jump starts in a short period of time indicates a more serious issue and jump starting can actually damage the battery and its components.
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The battery wires and terminals can quickly become damaged, broken or even corroded. If you spot the problem early, you may not be forced to shell out for a new battery.
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The most common culprits are those who choose to leave their smartphones, or other gizmos and gadgets plugged in. A power draining accessory can quickly result in a flat battery.
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This is due to them rising in popularity, so mechanics have followed suit by making sure that they’re clued up about how they work and the repairs that will be needed. It’s a common misconception that people will struggle to get an automatic fixed.
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Without your car battery working, your vehicle isn’t going to run; it’s as simple as that. Many people will have experienced times when they’ve come to start their car to find out that their battery is flat. Sometimes this can happen because the lights have been left on, or the radio. This is because, you […]
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Due to them having a fluid transmission, it will also cost a lot less to maintain this integral part of the car. A manual transmission can be expensive to maintain and fix.
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This is because there are likely to be fewer issues crop up with an automatic. There are no transmission issues to worry about plus a manual’s engine will have been worked a lot harder.
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Many are put off thinking automatic will cost them more. It’s really not the case as both vehicles should roughly cost the same when bought when a couple of years old.
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An item you deem as worthless could potentially be valuable to a thief. If you must leave any possessions in your car, always keep them out of sight by leaving them in the boot for example.
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Alarms, for example, will deter most opportunist thieves. An alarm combined with an immobiliser will be enough to prevent your car from being stolen. Combining that with a steering wheel lock and you should have no problems when it comes to vehicle security.
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