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Drivers don’t have to be able to repair their own cars – that’s the mechanic’s job. However, knowing at least some basic car repair terms are beneficial even if you are sure that you will never get your hands dirty trying to fix your car – here is why:

• More accurate information for mechanics – if you are familiar with the basic terminology of car repair lingo, you will be able to provide your mechanic with more relevant information about the issue to be fixed;
• You will understand what your mechanic tells you – your mechanic will surely the language of car repairs when he tells you about the possible repair options and replacement parts. You will be able to understand what is about to be done on your car and you will be able to make a better decision, too, if you know that language;
• Avoiding unnecessary repairs – if you learn some basic terms, the process will inevitably teach you about how the major components in your car work together and that will help you judge whether the specific repair operation recommended to you by your mechanic is indeed necessary or it can wait;
• Doing maintenance – there are a lot of maintenance procedures that are easy enough to be performed well by even the most inexperienced car owner, but to be able to understand what these operations really entail, you first of all need to understand the language used in the description. You can take additional classes at http://testmasterdrive.jbcdigital.com/colorado-springs/ to improve your vehicle knowledge and maintenance training.