All private passenger vehicles have tens of thousands of moving parts that all must work well to keep your car running and handling its best. Is your household struggling with car issues? You're certainly not alone. According to experts at Brandon Gaille, U.S. households account for three-fourths of customers for car repair shops. Here's a look at four of the most commonly done car maintenance and repair services.

1. Brake Maintenance and Repair

Brakes are critically important for vehicle safety. Without good brakes, it is impossible to drive safely. Car repair shops can inspect brake systems and install new brake pads, rotors, and calipers as needed. They also can change brake fluid, bleed the brake lines, and install a new master cylinder when the old one has gone bad.

2. Electrical System

The electrical system is critically important for ensuring the engine runs as intended and you can see at night. A good battery obviously is important to have. So are good battery cables, an alternator, and an alternator belt. You can have a technician check the battery to ensure it takes a full charge and change it if it doesn't. A technician also can inspect the rest of the electrical system and fix any problems that might be found, such as blown fuses and bad relays.

3. Suspension Components

The suspension needs to be in good shape to help you get the best handling and performance. Tie rod ends and ball joints require maintenance and occasional replacement to keep the front wheels safely in place. If shocks, struts, or springs are worn out or damaged, they should be replaced so that your vehicle will handle its best.

4. Oil Change and Engine Timing

An engine oil and filter change will help to protect the internal moving parts against friction and overheating. In the experience of our auto repair experts, changing the oil and filter about every 5,000 miles will help to protect the internal parts of the engine and prevent overheating. A technician also can change the spark plugs and spark plug wires as needed and replace the serpentine belt and engine timing belt if either is getting too worn or is in danger of breaking.

Are you in need of expert car repair? You can call or visit one of the area's best car repair shops to get commonly done repairs and even those that are not so common for your vehicle. If you're in the Duluth area, give us a call at Duke Boys today! We'd be happy to help.