Regular inspections are critical for assessing the safety and roadworthiness of your vehicle. By checking the functionality of various components, authorities can determine whether your car is safe enough for road transportation.
However, the reality is that many vehicle inspections don't go deep enough to identify all mechanical issues. Inspectors may check your engine, tyres and mirrors without looking deeply into components such as brakes and rotors. Because of these overlooked areas, some vehicles tend to pass the inspection, even when they're not truly roadworthy.
So, what happens if you're relying on a car inspection to assess the safety of your vehicle? The good news is that a mechanic can help. Mechanics cover the gap between inadequate inspections and thorough vehicle repairs. More specifically, a mechanic can check the following components that are often overlooked during average inspections.
1. Rotors
While the brake pads are easier to inspect, rotors lie underneath the surface and can be missed during an inspection. Your car needs reliable brake pads and rotors to ensure that it runs safely. Even when the brake pads are in good condition, your rotors may become rusted or uneven along the surface. This eventually affects the braking capability of your car, especially when travelling at high speeds.
A mechanic can thoroughly inspect your brakes to ensure that all components are in good condition. This includes the brake pads, rotors and adjoining components.
2. Radiator
The radiator is one of the most important components of any engine. And yet, few people regularly care for their radiators until it's too late. While a regular inspection will only check your engine to ensure that there's no overheating, mechanics go a step further by inspecting the radiator for any leaks/cracks. They can also inspect the radiator hoses to ensure that no slow leaks have emerged.
3. Oil filters
Oil filters are essential for purifying your engine oil from contaminants. The filters work by removing solids and other particles that may contaminate your engine over time. Most regular inspections aren't very thorough when inspecting oil filters. A mechanic can help you assess the cleanliness of your engine oil and whether you need your oil filters replaced.
4. Transmission
As critical as your vehicle's transmission is, many inspections don't go as deep as checking the state of your transmission. Car transmission systems are very complex, and they include a combination of fluids, nuts and bolts that all work together to propel your car down the road. Only a mechanic can systematically check your transmission to determine whether you have a leak, worn-out parts or other similar issues.
Contact a local car service to learn more.
Share10 July 2020
Hello, my name is Brian and if there is one thing I like to do, it is to go driving in my car. There is no better way to relax and unwind than heading out on the open road. I am not an auto mechanic or a car dealer, but over the years I have spent many years working with people such people and they have been kind enough to teach me a thing or two about buying and maintain automobiles. I have decided to start this blog so I can share everything I have learnt with the rest of the world.