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Owning a car is a fantastic experience and can really open many doors for you, as you are no longer bound by public transport and can travel at your own will; however you will likely run into some problems with your car. These are just a few of the most common: Incorrect tyre pressure You should check the pressure of your tyres at least once a month to ensure that they meet regulations as tyres which do not have enough pressure in them will wear at a much faster rate than those that have the correct amount of pressure. Conversely having too much pressure in the tyres can reduce the amount of traction and could cause you to lose control on rough surfaces or in bad weather conditions. Check the drivers manual for correct tyre pressures Not enough oil in the engine Oil to a car is what blood is to the human body and so in order to keep everything running as smoothly as possible it is imperative that you change the oil in your car regularly. Having dirty oil in your car increases the amount of wear on engine components and will bring round those costly services far more often. Clogged air filter Air filters are easy to change and are cheap to buy. The air filter allows air to flow through the engine and having a clean air filter will increase your cars efficiency and maximum range. Clogged air filters have rather alarming effects on the cars miles per gallon ratio. Worn Brakes When you here a screech resulting from you braking your car it is time to get the brake checked. Failing to do so could have very serious consequences as your car will not be able to stop in the required amount of time in an emergency. It is extremely advisable to contact your mechanic as soon as you hear any noises coming from your brakes as it could be caused by any one of the breaks components. Insufficient tire tread depth There’s a reason this is one of the things you have to learn when learning to drive as it can have extremely adverse effects on the grip of your tyres and ultimately your stopping distance or grip when going round corners. The recommended tread depth as stated by the government is minimum depth of the tread on your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central ¾ of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre. Should your car not comply to these rules then you must buy a new set of tyres. Failure to do so could result in a hefty fine or worse consequences should an accident occur. Another common problem is windscreen cracks and you may need to get a windscreen replacement service should this be the case
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