Owning a four wheeler has become a necessity these days. For some of us, owning a car makes the daily commuting much comfortable and easier, while for others owning a car is more of a status symbol. Whatever the reason may be, if you are buying a car, your everyday travel will become more convenient. But, you will also be bounded by a responsibility of maintaining it regularly to ensure its better performance for a long time. Though you can make your car look good by properly washing it regularly, but there are certain car parts, maintenance of which should be left to the professionals. Therefore you must frequently visit the auto repair service station to enjoy the benefits of your valuable asset for long.
Here we have a list of 10 important auto body components that are needed to be regularly checked at a car repair shop.
Here we have a list of 10 important auto body components that are needed to be regularly checked at a car repair shop.
Owning a four wheeler has become a necessity these days. For some of us, owning a car makes the daily commuting much comfortable and easier, while for others... more
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1. Alternator
1. Alternator of any vehicle is used to charge its battery and supply electricity for all of its electric needs. This electromechanical device is an A/C generator that transforms the A/C current it produces to DC current by making use of diodes. Without the alternator, the battery of the car would go dead in a while.
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2. Air filter
2. This particular component is very important for the engine of your car to work smoothly as it keeps the dirt and debris away from the engine. Therefore the air filter should be regularly checked and changed in case of any choke. If the air filter will be clean, you will also get a better gas mileage, thus saving you enough money.
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3. Car hoods
3. Also called as the bonnet of the car, car hoods are not just mere protective covering of the engines. They play a major role in cooling the engine and producing horsepower and also contribute to the aerodynamics of a car. Being exposed, they are susceptible to damage from harsh weather and accidents. You can easily repair or replace the car’s hood at any car repair service station.
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4. Bumpers
4. A bumper is a bar or beam, made of steel, aluminum, fiberglass or plastic, attached to the vehicle's front-most and rear-most ends. It protects the body of your car from getting damaged in low speed collisions occurring almost every day, while absorbing this crash energy without causing any harm to it. In case of a serious damage, you must immediately get it repaired at an auto repair service station and let it continue doing its job of protecting your car.
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5. Lights
5. The light of the car play a significant role especially when traveling in the dark. Whether it’s a headlight or tail light, indicators or parking lights all of them are important parts of a car and should be immediately repaired, if, damaged for a safe travel at night.
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6. Windshield
6. Besides providing a clear front view, the windshield or the front glass protects the occupants of your car from wind, water and debris. It also save them from falling off the car in case of an accident. It supports the roof of the car and also play a critical role in airbag deployment in most of the cars. Because of the environmental elements, it is prone to face wear and tear that leads to scratches. These should not be neglected and immediately repaired to save the windshield from any further damage.
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7. Radiators
7. When the engine is in a constant use, it is likely to emit heat. To cool off this heat and keep the temperature running at a healthy temperature, a radiator is used. The radiator pumps out the coolant liquid (water or some antifreeze) to the engine. The liquid is circulated throughout the engine so that heat is taken out of the engine. To prevent the engine from overheating, you should keep an eye on the coolant level.
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8. A/C Condensers
8. When it comes to air conditioning system, the condenser is one of its major components used as a heat exchanger. It releases the heat from hot A/C system into the atmosphere, thus keeping a cool temperature inside the car. It is necessary to keep a check on this component, in order to keep the A/C system running smoothly.
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9. Battery
9. As it is the battery that supplies electricity required for the engine of your car to start, it therefore is one of the most important components of an automobile. And so it becomes pretty essential to regularly maintain the battery of your car.
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10. Grilles
10. The grill is a protective covering for the frontal open area of your car that allows the air to flow into its radiator and engine compartment, providing a necessary aid to its cooling system. Being situated in the front, it is vulnerable to damage. A damaged grill should be promptly repaired to stop the road debris to enter the engine of your car and hinder it to run smoothly.
Now, that you know about the important parts, maintain them well and have a safe ride.
[source: auto repair service ]
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