Few things are worse than running out to your car because you’re already late for work and having it refuse to start. Screaming at it won’t change its mind, although we do understand that it might make you feel better. Integrity Auto Repair offers towing services to our shop when your vehicle won’t start and you can’t get it there on its own. Calling for a tow can actually help save your vehicle’s engine, especially if there is a serious problem underneath the hood that needs immediate attention.
Times When Driving Damages the Engine
Some people push their cars, whether out of anger or frustration – or perhaps both. The only thing this does is gives the people an outlet for their anger. Pushing your vehicle along when it’s having problems can cause serious engine damage, i.e. turn a minor problem into a major problem. Why do that? This not only increases your car’s downtime but also increases the repair bills. Call for a tow when
- Your automobile won’t start
- You can’t get it jump-started
- The vehicle is overheating
- You hear strange noises
- Your gears aren’t shifting
- You can smell something strange or hot
- You’re getting dashboard warning lights
- The vehicle keeps surging or lagging
Think about your car, truck, or C/SUV’s engine for just a moment. Any of the above signs are telling you that something isn’t right. For example, assume for a moment that your vehicle is overheating. If you keep driving it, the temperature could rise to catastrophic levels and you’ll not only blow your radiator cap clean off but also possibly crack the exhaust manifold, the head gasket, and the engine block.
Other Times it’s Safer to Call for a Tow
Your engine isn’t the only reason why you should call for a tow to our shop. Other problems can happen while you’re driving that make operating your vehicle unsafe. For example, if you’ve been in an auto accident, even a minor one, the damage could be hidden from view that could make driving your automobile dangerous. You shouldn’t drive your car if you’re having brake trouble, either.
Control can be another problem. If controlling your automobile suddenly becomes difficult, something could have happened in the suspension. If you keep driving the uncontrollable automobile, you’ll likely become the cause of the accident discussed above. Rather, give Integrity Auto Repair in Eugene, OR, a call to have a tow truck come to you and get you back to our shop so we can find the problem and fix it.
