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Most Common Repairs To Look For In A Used Car

  • by Anthony Kim Jr
  • August 8, 2015

With the economy status and the cost of new cars, most people opt to get used cars. There are many reasons why people choose these cars and one of the main reasons is the fact that they are inexpensive as compared to their new counterparts. Used cars might be cheap but they also come with some problems, most of which can be easily fixed. You will be in a better position to solve the problem if you know some of the common problems you will face. Let us look at some of the common repairs for a used car.

Manifold Gasket Replacement

Intake Manifold image source world impex.com Most Common Repairs To Look For In A Used Car

The inlet manifold supplies air to the engine
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Leaks in the manifold gaskets can prevent the leakage of air or the mixture or fuel and air in the metal parts of the engine and this can lead to problems related to fuel economy. You may also face engine problems and emission issues. This is the main reason why most used cars will emit a great amount of smoke, under-perform and consume more fuel. To solve this, you will need to replace the manifold gaskets

Ignition Coil Replacement

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The ignition coil is susceptible to failure too, but it should be easy to diagnose
Image source: www.static-hp.com

Ignition coils are the parts that control the spark plugs in doing their jobs. If you ignore a problem related to the ignition coil, you might be faced by a serious damage that may affect your vehicle’s ignition system and cost you a great deal of money to repair. The best way to determine whether there is any problem emanating from the ignition coil is through diagnostic tests. There is great importance in ensuring the ignition coil is not damaged as a measure to ensure the engine is working at its maximum.

Spark Plug Replacement

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Spark plug replacement is easy
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A park plug is one of those small parts of a car that can cause a big problem. Spark plugs are responsible for the ignition of fuel in the engine cylinders. The truth is a that a spark plug will cost you a small amount of money to replace but when ignored, the faulty spark plug will affect your gas mileage and in worse cases, it might melt the catalytic converter which is more expensive. When the spark plugs are replaced by an expert mechanic, they will cost a little extra but the expenses will be worth it.

Catalytic Converter Replacement

catalytic converter image source techtonicstuning.com Most Common Repairs To Look For In A Used Car

The most common problem with the catalytic converter is clogging
Image source: www.techtonicstuning.com

Catalytic converters are some of the most expensive parts you will have to replace; it is argued that it should not be included in this list. This is because a catalytic converter will only be faulty as a result of faulty smaller parts such as the spark plugs. If you ignore these other smaller parts, you will be forced to replace this expensive part. This is included in the list of common repairs for a used car because sometimes the previous owner might have ignored the smaller parts and the vehicle might have a damaged catalytic converter.

Buying a used car is a good idea, but it is important that you understand the most common repairs for a used car to be prepared.

— Anthony Kim Jr

Anthony Kimani is an experienced blogger and article writer. He has been writing for flyer-online.com since its establishment, bringing industry, development and car news every week. Anthony loves Africa for its diversity of cultures and lifestyles.

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