Car problems occur anytime and many times in Kenya, but these problems should be addressed promptly to prevent further damage. To ensure everyone’s safety, maintaining your car and keeping it in good condition is essential.
Let's take a look at a list of the 25 most major car problems and see if they can be fixed easily:
1. A warning light appears on the sensor whenever an error is detected and highlights the engine control unit.
2. An insufficient amount of air and gasoline causes the engine to roar. To avoid engine sputtering, maintain the air and fuel.
3. Damaged suspension components or wheel bearings cause the steering wheel to shake. It should be fixed professionally.
4. Brake pads often wear out when used with age, so it is important to check them carefully to avoid brake failure.
5. Squeaking or grinding of the brakes is a significant problem. It should be checked by a specialist immediately.
6. Tires are flat is the worst thing anyone wants to hear! So, it is better than tires should be checked whenever engine oil is changed.
7. Wearing tires unevenly is a normal vehicle issue, but get them checked immediately if the problem occurs frequently.
8. Too much fuel consumption by car is a problem. For normal fuel consumption, change the oil filter whenever you change the fuel.
9. When the alternator fails, it could be a big problem, causing hurdles in smooth driving. So maintain them properly and get them replaced timely.
10. Leakage of the radiator is a major problem. Keep your radiator in good condition and avoid overheating it.
11. Start-up motor failure - usually caused by the engine itself being broken or other faults in the electrical system.
12. Cracks in the windscreen can become a serious problem- as windscreen replacement. Get it fixed immediately.
13. Excessive emissions by a car can be dangerous. It shouldn’t be avoided, and timely maintenance is required.
14. Fuel leaks through evaporation should not be avoided. Don't avoid getting the car checked whenever you see a red or warning light.
15. The malfunctioning sensor is a problem in modern cars as they have multiple sensors.
16. There are several gearbox or transmission failures, including:
i. Leakage of the transmitted fluid
ii. Automatic transmission slipping.
iii. Transmission filters are clogged.
iv. Transmission system filled with water
17. One of the most common electrical problems- is failed, speakers.
18. Another electrical problem is an issue in vehicle lights, be it indicator or headlights indicator light failure.
19. Other power failures: Batteries are flat, disruptive, and depress you.
20. Flush wipers, screen scratches, etc., are several minor problems that do not require immediate attention.
21. Window problems, such as stopping the scrolling up or down, can be very annoying.
22. A faulty starter can disrupt starting of the car, so the starter motor should be replaced timely l.
23. Rust, no matter where it occurs, should be repaired immediately.
24. The falling fuel economy is dependent on how well maintained your engine is, so maintain the engine well.
25. Overheating of vehicles is another problem. Take care of the radiator to avoid overheating problems.