7 Things You Should Know About Your Car

Your car may seem like a complicated piece of machinery - or even technology at this point, but just like any other piece of equipment, you need to know how it works. While you can hire the best auto maintenance company at the Lake of the Ozarks to make repairs or give you a tow when you're stranded, there are some situations where you may need to know how to find your way around your vehicle on your own. Here are a few things you'll want to know when you operate your vehicle.

Know the Mechanics

If your car overheats and needs some coolant added, but you don't know where the radiator is - this could make for a challenging situation. Take a few moments to put out your owner's manual and pop the hood of your vehicle. Whether you want to find the windshield wiper fluid or the oil dipstick - it's easier when you know where to look.

Inspect Your Parking Spot

Keeping an eye on your parking spot can give you a heads up for any issues before they become big problems. Leaking oil, radiator fluid and more can be seen when you are aware of what's being left on the concrete while your vehicle sits there.

Pay Attention to Detail

The problems are in the details. When you notice your vehicle making a strange noise, reacting differently to starting and stopping, or even smelling odd - Bledsoe's Towing and Automotive can help. Pay attention to the details so you can explain it to our mechanics, this can make the diagnosis faster.

Know the Levels

Do you know how to check the levels of water and oil in your vehicle? If you don't, you may want to pull out the manual of your car and learn. This won't seem necessary - until you need it.

Don't Tailgate

Tailgating not only puts you too close to a vehicle (especially if it brakes) but it doesn't allow you to see and react to things in the road. If there isn't enough distance between you and the car ahead and something happens to be in the middle of the road, you don't have time to react, and you're only option is to either hit it, or dodge around it - which is dangerous.

Learn Some Simple Maintenance

Learning how to change a tire is one of the most important. While we offer 24-hour towing at the Lake of the Ozarks, and would love to come to your aid, sometimes you just need to know how to do a few things. Checking your oil, and being able to add new oil is also a good thing to know.

Keep it Clean

Finally, keep your vehicle clean. Not only will this help it last longer, but it can make it easier to perform certain maintenance tasks.

Automotive Maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks

From quick fixes to lengthy repairs, Bledsoe's Towing is here to help. We have been located at the Lake of the Ozarks for over 50 years, and when you're looking for a trusted mechanic - we're the place. Do you have questions about your vehicle? Give us a call! Even if it's as simple as the check engine light, we can offer some troubleshooting before you bring your car out.

Serving the Lake of the Ozark with all towing at automotive 

needs - big or small!

www.BledsoesTowing.com

322 South Business Route 5

Camdenton, Missouri 65020

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