Car Maintenance Part II -- The top 10 Most Expensive Car Repairs!

As you may recall, last month we listed the first 5 of the 10 most expensive car problems and repairs. We also provided tips for good car maintenance and suggested solutions for those problems (read our August 18th blog). Remember, taking care to follow the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for vehicle maintenance will help avoid more costly repairs. As with life in general, so it is with car maintenance--taking care of small problems early on will avoid a much bigger problem somewhere down the road!

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Here we continue with #6 - 10 of the most expensive car repairs and the steps you can take to prevent them.

6. Camshaft Replacement – The camshaft controls how your engine takes in air by operating the valves within a vehicle's engine, pressing down and forcing them open. Failing to change your oil often enough, or using low-quality fuel, could be the cause of camshaft failure due to the buildup on valves. Preventing this failure is easy: Have an oil change service and the valves adjusted on a regular basis.

7. Spark Plugs and Cylinder Head - Trouble with spark plugs usually causes an engine to misfire, which then causes the cylinder to heat up. A good indication that your engine is having problems is that the “check-engine light” will come on. If you hesitate in getting a vehicle maintenance performed, the catalytic converter may be further damaged, so don’t hesitate getting your vehicle to an auto repair shop for service.

8. Transmission – The engine transfers power to the transmission and makes the wheels go round. A lot of people overlook the transmission because the engine itself is more prevalent. Transmission problems can be happening without any visible warning signs. You may be entitled for free transmission repair if you can stay on top of technical service bulletins from your vehicle’s manufacturer. 

9. Hybrid Inverter – Compared to gasoline powered counterparts, hybrids are still fairly scarce on the roads. The hybrid inverter changes direct-current power to alternating-current. Thankfully, the inverter doesn’t fail very often, because it is very expensive to replace. You should consider purchasing an additional warranty when purchasing a hybrid as it is difficult to prevent an inverter failure due to no warning signs other than the check-engine light on the dashboard.

10.Cylinder - The biggest of all problems is cylinder failure, usually due to neglect of the motor. Without the proper mixture of air, fuel, and spark, the temperatures can get too hot in the cylinder. Cylinder parts are pricey, and labor even makes it more costly because the mechanic has to disassemble the engine to replace the cylinder. Rather than get their vehicle repaired, many vehicle owners my decide to trade for another vehicle altogether.

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