10 most common car breakdowns and how to avoid them

Cars, vans and motorcycles break down for many reasons so it pays to know what the most common ones are. Don't be stranded at the side of the road – watch these tips and get a Haynes digital manual on your phone (or, for the traditionalists, one of our world-famous books!) to get you out of bother when you're on a journey.

Haynes is the trusted home for DIY mechanics of all levels working on cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. More than 2 million Haynes manuals have been sold all over the world! Anybody can follow our instructions, using tools and equipment you have at home. We show you how to repair and maintain your vehicle, including modern electronics diagnosis and repair.


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Contents of this video:

0:00 - Intro
00:15 - Faulty battery
00:40 - Wheels/tyres
00:52 - Alternator
01:12 - Starter failure
01:31 - Distributer cap/rotor arm
01:48 - Fuelling
02:06 - Clutch cables
02:19 - Spark plugs
02:37 - Ignition leads
02:56 - Head gasket
03:29 - Prevention is key!


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