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You are driving along the expressway one day when you find your vehicle slowing down and eventually coming to a halt. You step out of your vehicle to find out what the problem is, but you can’t seem to figure out where the car defects are and what is the cause of these sudden malfunctions.
Even the most skilled and competent vehicle owner will experience his fair share mechanical issues and car problems.
The list of car faults is endless – from flat tires, unstable steering wheels and even a faulty engine, there are minor and major car issues that you might or might not be able to resolve on your own. However, small and simple car problems could cause more issues in the future if they not attended to as soon as possible.
There are some car problems like flat tires and faulty engine air filters that are easy to fix if you have the right tools on hand.
However, if troubleshooting these car problems on your own does not work, you might need to bring your car to a repairs company to get those issues fixed. Bringing your car to a workshop is your best bet especially since mechanics would easily have the tools and expertise on hand to advise and treat the issues.
Here at the Automobile Association of Singapore, we provide roadside assistance services to help you with your car problems. Browse our website to find out more.
Some of the most common car issues include but are not limited to: sputtering engine, warning codes squeaky brakes, excess consumption of oil, failing alternator, as well as cracks in the windscreen. If you encounter these car problems & issues, you will need to bring them to a vehicle mechanic for repairs.
Your car mechanic would apply the appropriate solutions to your vehicle and give it a final check to declare it safe to drive before handing it back to you. This could involve performing repairs on the affected parts or replacing them with new parts altogether.
Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on what type of problems your car is experiencing. On top of that, the mechanic would probably need to assess the overall health of your vehicle before giving you a diagnosis & estimate of when the repairs can be done.
Common car faults that could be fixed within a day include oil change, defect parts (e.g., side-view mirror), dead battery and broken windows. These common issues should not take more than half a day to address.
On the other hand, common but serious mechanical problems with cars like faulty steering system or defects due to a car accident could take hours or even days to fix and repair depending on the severity.
Engine failure is associated with neglecting oil and filter changes, faulty fuel pump, low or leaking battery as well as clogged fuel filters.
To minimize the risks of common car issues, bring your vehicle to a car workshop for regular maintenance and servicing.
When you sense something amiss, however major or minor, don’t neglect your vehicle. Figure out what the issues are and bring it to a car workshop for repairs.
Source from Mothership.sg
Aggie Krasnolucka
is Programmes Director at the FIA Foundation where she looks after its portfolio of road safety interventions as well as leads the Motorcycle Initiative – a global hub of interventions working towards improving motorcycle safety across areas of helmet safety, infrastructure, technology, and legislation.
Previously, she worked across different areas of the international development context including community outreach and engagement, road safety, access to health, private public partnerships as well as fundraising and communications. Aggie holds a master’s degree in social anthropology as well as linguistics and literature.
Professor Wong
is currently a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University Putra Malaysia. He has been serving the department and the University since 1997. During his service, Professor Wong was seconded to Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), a Statutory Body in Malaysia (with MIROS Act 2012) and a national research institute in Malaysia in December 2007 as the Director of Vehicle Safety and Biomechanics Research Centre. He was then appointed as the Director-General of MIROS in August 2011. His 10-year secondment to MIROS ended in September 2017 and was appointed to be the MIROS Board Director. In February 2022, Professor Wong is appointed as the Chairman of MIROS Board of Directors. Professor Wong is also appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Qatar University. He served as the Special Advisor on Road Safety to the Minister of Transport and Communications Myanmar till 2021. He was appointed to serve in the Steering Committee of the United Nations Road Safety Fund from 2022 to 2024. Recently Professor Wong was appointed as the Fellow of the Academy of Science Malaysia.
Professor Wong has driven the drafting, deliberation and enactment of MIROS Act 2012 by the Parliament of Malaysia. He is also directly and indirectly involved in establishing numerous national and international initiatives and interventions in Road Safety, amongst them are rear seatbelt law, national implementation framework of UN WP29 Regulations, enforcing various UN Regulations on Road Vehicles, airbag fitment, ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) for Malaysia, Guideline for Road Safety Audit, Code of Practices for Transport Sector under OSHA Malaysia, ISO39001 road traffic safety management systems and the competence requirements for auditing and certification in ISO17021-7, Pilot implementation of ISO39001 in Malaysia, use of electric cars, motorcycles and bicycles, in-depth crash and accident database, Automated Enforcement System, Mandatory of Electronic Stability Control System, Revision of Drive Under Influence, Malaysian Accident Emergency Call Systems Initiative, Endorsement of 2015 ASEAN Declaration on Road Safety Strategy by ASEAN Transport Ministers, road safety recommendations to the Government of Myanmar with in-Country Expert Mission to Myanmar, and many others.
Mr. Michihiro Toki
is a seasoned mobility and road safety expert with over 25 years at the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF). He currently serves as Manager of the Project Development Division in JAF’s Traffic Environment Department, leading national road safety campaigns and sustainable mobility initiatives.
Mr. Toki began his career in 1998 as a roadside assistance patrol officer, gaining hands-on experience with the diverse challenges faced by drivers in Japan. He transitioned to membership promotion in 2006, working with automotive dealers to expand JAF’s member base.
In 2018, he assumed a leadership role at the branch level, overseeing road safety, motorsports, and public relations. As a JAF Certified Safety Advisor, he delivered safety lectures, managed motorsport activities, and led public outreach. Promoted in 2021 to Section Manager, he expanded his role to include Safety Advisor training, PR strategy, and membership benefit development.
Appointed to his current position in 2024, Mr. Toki now directs the training of Safety Advisors nationwide and develops interactive programs for diverse audiences, including international drivers. He collaborates with government and industry partners to tackle traffic safety issues.
Beyond JAF, Mr. Toki serves on national bodies including the Sub Study Group for Advanced Safety Vehicles (MLIT), the Cabinet Office’s Traffic Safety Forum, and as Vice-Chairman of the Training Commission at the Japan Automobile Education Foundation.
Mr. Toki is recognised for his dedication to public safety, his strategic leadership in mobility initiatives, and his deep commitment to enhancing the driving culture in Japan.