{"id":212,"date":"2016-06-16T14:52:04","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T14:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2017-04-10T19:10:59","modified_gmt":"2017-04-10T19:10:59","slug":"is-it-safe-to-drive-my-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-drive-my-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Drive My Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you are aware that there are mechanical issues with your vehicle, you may worry if it\u2019s safe to drive. Many people cannot get to a mechanic right away due to pre-scheduled priorities, like work, school, and daycare. So this question is a common one among today\u2019s drivers with a busy schedule. Although some automotive problems can be put to the side for a few days, like oil changes and windshield wiper fluid refills, there are others that can&#8217;t be ignored for even a minute; that is, if you still want to drive. <\/p>\n<h1>Automotive Repair<\/h1>\n<p>Every component on a vehicle serves a purpose, whether aesthetically or functionally. Internally, the components in your car or truck play a vital role in the \u201csafeness\u201d and reliability of its operation. For this reason, most mechanical issues should be dealt with immediately, either on the spot or the morning after. <\/p>\n<p>With that being said, there are certain mechanical issues that should allow you to transport your vehicle to a local automotive repair shop, safely. But there are others that will require a tow truck service to avoid putting yourself and others in harm\u2019s way. For instance, if your vehicle requires tire rotation and balancing service or windshield wiper replacement, you are safe to drive to the mechanic for professional assistance. However, if you have an overheating car engine, or damaged exhaust, a call to the towing company is necessary. <\/p>\n<p><em>Here are some more examples of when it is safe to drive to the mechanic, and when it is not:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>Safe to Drive\u2026<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2022\tOil Changes<br \/>\n\u2022\tTire Rotation and Balancing<br \/>\n\u2022\tAir Conditioning Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tAutomatic Window Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tDoor Lock Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tAlarms<br \/>\n\u2022\tCruise Control<br \/>\n\u2022\tLights<br \/>\n\u2022\tStrange Sounds<br \/>\n\u2022\tAlignment Work<br \/>\n\u2022\tAnd More<\/em><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"red\"><strong>Not Safe to Drive\u2026<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2022\tBrake Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tMajor Engine Work<br \/>\n\u2022\tRadiator Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tExhaust\/Muffler Repairs<br \/>\n\u2022\tTransmission Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuel Injector Repair<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuel System Repairs<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuel Tank Repairs<br \/>\n\u2022\tBlown Tires<br \/>\n\u2022\tAnd More<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Always Consult Your Mechanic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The extent of your vehicle\u2019s mechanical problems can range in severity, so there may be special circumstances that will allow you to safely drive to your mechanic even if your problem is listed under \u201cnot safe\u201d above. Ultimately, in order to know if your vehicle is safe to drive, contact your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/car-repair-services-indianapolis.php\" target=\"_blank\">automotive repair shop<\/a> and speak with an ASE licensed mechanic that can assess your vehicle\u2019s potential damage and offer professional advice on whether or not you can drive it to them.<\/p>\n<h2>Northeast Auto Service<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_196\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Indianapolis-IN-Auto-Repair-Coupon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Indianapolis-IN-Auto-Repair-Coupon-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Northeast Auto Service\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Indianapolis-IN-Auto-Repair-Coupon-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Indianapolis-IN-Auto-Repair-Coupon.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Northeast Auto Service 317-475-1846<\/p><\/div>Call <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+NortheastAutoServiceIndianapolis\/about\" target=\"_blank\">Northeast Auto Service<\/a> at <strong>317-475-1846<\/strong> for answers to your car repair questions. We are ASE licensed and experienced car mechanics that offer a wide range of repair and maintenance for all make and model vehicles in Indianapolis, IN. If you are unsure if your car is safe to drive, just give us a call and we\u2019ll give you a professional opinion you can trust! Our rates are the most competitive in town, but we also offer <strong>auto repair coupons<\/strong> for additional savings! Call 317-475-1846 for <strong>auto repair<br \/>\nand service in Indianapolis<\/strong>, today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you are aware that there are mechanical issues with your vehicle, you may worry if it\u2019s safe to drive. Many people cannot get to a mechanic right away due to pre-scheduled priorities, like work, school, and daycare. So this &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-drive-my-car\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[48,7,97,110,76,40,75,58,132,23],"class_list":["post-212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-auto-repair-coupons","tag-auto-repair-indianapolis-2","tag-auto-repair-service","tag-automotive-service","tag-automotive-service-and-repair","tag-car-maintenance","tag-car-mechanic-indianapolis","tag-car-repair-indianapolis","tag-driving-tips","tag-factory-scheduled-maintenace"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212\/revisions\/308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}