What to Do When the Car Problem is Intermittent

It seems to be one of life’s mysteries that happen at some point to every car owner: an intermittent problem develops that can’t be recreated at the mechanic’s shop. It can be as simple as a dash light that flashes on and off every now and then or as serious as an engine that stalls while driving on the highway at high speeds. Of course, with an intermittent problem the light flashes on and off with no pattern and the engine doesn’t always stall – just every so often!

It is very aggravating to make an appointment with a mechanic that requires you to take time off from work only to be told the problem can’t be found. How many auto owners have left their cars with the mechanic all day, who can’t find any problem, only to have the car’s problem reappear after leaving the mechanic’s shop and getting halfway home? It can make you feel as if your car is haunted with poltergeists who believe a car with problems is amusing.

When you have an intermittent car problem, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of money on auto diagnostics or repairs that don’t address the real issue. Most people don’t have the time or money to repeatedly take a car to the repair shop. On the other hand, sometimes the mechanic will have to at least try a few repairs based on your description of the problem if the auto has become unsafe. For example, if an engine stalls while in motion, the situation can obviously be quite hazardous. Visit iLoveTheCars.com