What’s worse than a car that doesn’t run? A car that doesn’t stop! Brake inspection offers more than just peace of mind against a doomsday scenario, though. It’s much more common for brakes to lose their effectiveness than it is for them to fail completely.
There are two big reasons to get a brake inspection—and more often than you think, about every six months.
As your local auto shop, you might think we’d be pressuring you to come in for a brake inspection every couple of months. However, we don’t want to lose your trust by pushing services you don’t need.
If you’re wondering how often you really need a brake inspection, the real answer is that the answer varies. You’ll need one more often if you drive plenty or own an older vehicle.
For convenience and safety, most people can get all the preventive brake maintenance they need by requesting an inspection whenever they’re already at the auto shop. We’re talking about oil changes, tune-ups, and other routine car repair service. The point is to get a brake inspection every six months or so without having to come in for no other reason.
You know you need a brake inspection if a dashboard light comes on or you hear the brakes squealing. You might also feel something unusual when depressing the brake—a grinding or pulsing sensation, a hard metal-on-metal feeling, or just plain difficult braking.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
Would you rather spend a couple thousand dollars on brake replacement several times over the course of owning your vehicle, or would you rather get cheaper repairs once or twice a year? If you’re like most people, you’d prefer to get a routine brake inspection from a trustworthy mechanic.
In Windsor, CA and the Santa Rosa area, expect an honest diagnosis from the experts at All Around Auto Repair. Contact us or call 707-837-0646 to schedule brake service.
