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Exhaust Repair and Brake Repair: Keeping Your Car Safe

Acorn Tyres (Aylesbury) • Jan 12, 2023
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Vehicles are incredibly useful, but they can also be quite dangerous if not properly maintained. The purpose of the MOT is to ensure your vehicle is secure enough to drive, but you should also take the initiative to ensure your car is properly looked after.

From brake pad replacement and brake disc replacement to exhaust repair, staying on top of the necessary repairs will help ensure you and your passengers are safe.


Why Exhaust Repair Matters

Your car’s exhaust system ensures the harmful exhaust fumes are removed from your vehicle and purged from the engine. If this system is not properly maintained, carbon monoxide can build up in the passenger area. Carbon monoxide is deadly in high doses and can be dangerous in lower doses, as well.


To ensure your vehicle is safe, you should do a search for “exhaust repair near me” if you think the exhaust system is failing. You may notice that there is a rattling noise or a strange vibration in the vehicle if the exhaust is failing. You may also notice that the check engine light is on. Loud exhaust noises and poor fuel efficiency can also indicate problems with the exhaust system.

If you’re not sure if the problem is your exhaust or something else, you should take it in to get looked at by a mechanic. They can rapidly determine what is causing the sounds or lights and can help you fix it.


Signs Your Brakes Need Repairs

Even more dangerous than a poorly maintained exhaust system is a failing brake system. This can easily end up in a fatal accident, so be sure to maintain your brakes. Brake repair can be done in most garages. If you notice that your brakes aren’t as responsive as before or find they are not working well, then you need to immediately see a mechanic.


Brake repair is nothing to take slowly. If there’s something going on with your brakes, you’ll need to fix it as soon as possible and avoid driving until then. In some cases, the brake pad has worn down and you just need a brake pad replacement or perhaps a brake disc replacement. However, it’s always important to have a mechanic check the brakes after they’ve been installed, to ensure they work well.

The last thing you want is the brakes going out on you while you’re driving. If you have even the slightest suspicion there is something happening with this safety system, you need to head to the garage to ensure your vehicle stays safe.


Not sure where to take your vehicle for brake repair? Acorn Tyres offers high-quality mechanical diagnosis for your vehicle, as well as repairs once the problem is determined. This could save your life and your vehicle, so book your maintenance today.

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