Quick Steps to Assess Car Problems

So now, you're going on a trip but in the middle of it, your car decides to stall for a reason you initially have no clue of. Although a common solution would be to ask yourself, "are there any tow trucks near me?" to get through the situation, it is downright important that you know what is wrong with your car too.

The good news is that you don’t need to have the skills and knowledge of a mechanic to initially diagnose your car's problem. Certain irregularities can be easy to spot on, so as soon as you notice what's wrong, make sure to communicate it to your tow truck dispatcher right away.

Before even going deeper, know first if the problem is either engine related, battery related or not.  When the engine stops, a typical driver would usually respond by attempting to turn on the ignition. If you’ve done this and yet you’ve heard no response from the engine, then chances are it’s your battery that’s malfunctioning. Now, if you’ve done this and the engine turned on, you’ve run a few meters and noticed that the steering wheel has been wobbling back and forth, then your tire or steering fluid’s probably the issue. Fortunately, cars manufactured within the last two decades have warning signals ready in case problems like in tire air pressure or fluid are present.

As soon as you notice some quirks in your car, turn off your headlights, interior lights, and fog lights immediately and vacate your car right after. This will help ensure your batteries won’t drain more and your personal belongings are stored safe and secured.

Tire Problem
Being able to detect that your tire is not well is imperative as you might be exposed to further danger if you continued to drive for 10-100 miles more. To put it simply, you should not at all times rely on the warning signals as there are other incidents that can severely damage the tire without leaving signs of it. For instance, running over a pothole or a hard object like a rock may tear your tire but its air pressure may be left trapped and unreleased, and this tire may explode anytime if you continued driving.  

Battery Problem
If your engine does not respond after ignition, it could be that your engine is not okay or you are having a drained or dead battery. To confirm that it is an issue of the latter, here are some SOP steps to follow:

1.      Try to switch the head lights and fog lights on and see if they respond.
2.      If not, try switching the interior lights on.
3.      Lastly, try to blow your horn.

Numbers 1, 2, and 3 may leave a positive result, e.g. the lights have turned on and the horn left a honk but you should check all the same if these are working at an optimum. If the honk lacks juice, or the lights have a fading display, then there’s a good chance that the problem is your battery.

For battery problems, although battery jumpstarting can revive the life of cars, it is a complex task that requires proper execution which can only be achieved if the person who jumpstarts is knowledgeable and skilled enough of the process. Fortunately, this is something you need not do on your own. If your car stalled due to a battery problem in or around Kearny, New Jersey, all you have to do is call our team to jumpstart your battery and get your vehicle running in no time.

As jumpstarting requires the use of jumper cables, even if your car has been jumper cables ready since its first travel, calling a professional for this task is important to ensure safety. In most cases, first timers who had less background in the field were exposed to sparkling cables which was damaging not just on the skin but to the battery as well.

Calling a reliable tow truck company in Kearny is what you should immediately do if you think you lack jumpstarting skills, more so if you don’t have the actual jumper cables to begin the task with. No matter where you are located and how remote that place is, our team will definitely come to your rescue the soonest time possible to get you away from the dangers of your situation.

Engine-Related Problem
If your lights or engine do not respond after they’re switched on, then they’re nothing but engine-related. But the problem is less hard to detect if your lights show signs of life. If your lights are on but your engine does not respond, it could be because your car’s fuse has blown, or its spark plug needs replacement.

Kearny Tow Truck mayl do onsite repair or can tow it to a mechanic/tire shop for you. Our trained professionals will assess the problem and provide the appropriate solutions. All you have to do is give us a call and our operators will immediately dispatch a team for your rescue.

To Conclude…
Most car problems go around the above-mentioned issues. Now that you are able to make a quick diagnosis, finding a solution will now be easier and quicker. Always be wary, nonetheless, if anything sounds, smells, or looks troubling.

If you notice your engine overheating, you may need a more specialized solution as it may most likely mean your thermostat is sticking, or your engine coolant is on a critical level. Aside from this, leaking fluids can also impact the performance of your engine, not to mention it can pose threat as you continue driving.


Why Call Kearny Tow Truck?
Kearny Tow Truck is your one stop shop for all your car problems. Whether you need a mechanic repair for your engine issues, or you need tire replacement or battery jumpstarting, gas delivery, or you got locked out of your car and you need professional help to gain back your access, Kearny Tow Truck’s professional team will perform just what is needed to get your car back on track. If you need a repair or a tow, just know that we have reliable and quality tow trucks in the area. We are one of the popular New Jersey towing companies for a reason.  Call us now at 201-500-1445 or email us at [email protected].