Drivers are being told to “ditch” their cars straight away if they see a certain warning sign on the dashboard. A car expert says you should sell your car fast if you see one special light on your dashboard....CONTINUE READING
Scotty Kilmer, who has been a mechanic for 56 years and has a large following on YouTube, posted a video which explained exactly when the car needs to be replaced.
In the video posted to his channel, he said the first warning sign is coming across an issue with the car’s transmission, also called its gearbox. If there is an issue with it, then your car will usually flash the “check engine” light on the dashboard.
He explained: “Today I’m going to tell you when it’s a good time to get rid of a used car. Now this one has a perfectly smooth running engine but the transmission occasionally gives a big clunk when it shifts.
Now it wouldn’t do it for me in a half-hour drive so now is the time to get rid of it because fixing a four-by-four with an automatic can be a huge expense, so if you’re going to sell a used car, sell it before it breaks down entirely. But just make sure you let them know what they’re getting into.”
Changing gearboxes can cost a lot usually between £500 and £2,500. The type of car, model, and engine size will change how much it costs to replace the part, reports Birmingham Live.
Garages might find a fixed-up gearbox instead of a new one from the main dealer to save money, Moneybox says. The gearbox is important because it moves the power from your engine to the wheels, making your car go.
This system uses a set of gears to control your car’s speed and torque, ensuring optimal performance across driving conditions. The average cost for a small car ranges anywhere from £800 to £1,500 with labour included, Moneybox has warned.
Sedans will set you back even more – at an average of £1k to £2,000 – including labour. SUVs cost £1,500 to £3k, the experts also found in an estimated cost range. The vehicle type also gets more expensive if it is a van, they warn. A van can set motorists and drivers back for anywhere between £2,000 and double that sum at £4,000…CONTINUE READING>>
