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Vehicles are not cheap. They are not cheap to buy, and they are certainly not cheap to repair. So, in order to ensure you are protecting your investment to the best of your ability, and within your budget, it is important to avoid some common habits drivers do that slowly (and sometimes instantly) destroy their car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn the top 3 mistakes people make with the operation of their vehicles so that you can avoid doing them yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2776 Parking Brakes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Do you use your parking brake when necessary? You better\nhope you do! This is one of the most common bad habits of vehicle owners. If\nyou are parking on any sort of an incline, regardless of your vehicle\u2019s make,\nmodel, location, condition, or transmission type, you must engage the parking\nbrake. It is not an optional feature on your car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parking brake puts a lock on your tires, preventing them\nfrom slipping or shifting as a result of the imbalance of weight. Without the\nparking brake, you might find your car rolling down a hill! Furthermore, it\nprevents stripping the parking pawl in the transmission. Just be sure you release\nyour parking brake before you put the car in drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Shifting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Are you the type that idolizes those action-packed movies in which drivers fishtail, donut, and spin out on the road to evade their enemies? If so, hopefully you do not try to imitate such driving. Many drivers like to shift their transmission into drive or reverse, before they come to a complete stop. This is a major mistake that can do instantaneous damage to your transmission, engine, and various inner components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After too many incorrect shifts, the tension bands reduce in\nquality and the teeth on the transmission mesh wears away, all of which results\nin the car no longer being able to shift. Do you know how much this repair costs?\nOn average, a transmission repair of this nature can cost between $400 and $1800,\ndepending on the make and model vehicle. For luxury cars, you can expect the average\ncost to be even higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Maintenance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When was the last time you changed the oil in your car? Or\nthe other six essential fluids? Lack of car maintenance, namely oil changes, is\none of the most common mistakes people make that cause damage to their vehicles.\nMotor oil is vital to the engine because it lubricates the metal pistons and\nrings as they move up and down within the cylinder. Without proper lube, friction\nof metal on metal will cause irreparable damage to the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional essential car fluids that should be changed or maintained\non a regular basis include transmission fluid, coolant (radiator fluid), brake fluid,\npower steering fluid, battery fluid, and windshield wiper fluid. Check your\nowners\u2019 manual for instructions on when to have these fluids checked and\nchanged. Read our blog, \u201cThe\n7 Automotive Fluids Required for All Cars<\/a>\u201d for more advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got Car Troubles in Indy? Call Zore’s Towing!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for prompt, 24 hour towing and roadside assistance in Indianapolis<\/a> and its surrounding counties. Our licensed towing and recovery division retains an extensive fleet of over 35 tow trucks and wrecker equipment, allowing us to assist drivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, rain, snow, or ice. Request a free estimate, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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