You don’t have to be a mechanic to understand the basic components of your car. Here are ten parts that every driver comes across sooner or later.
Consumables
Brake pads and discs, shock absorbers, the timing belt and spark plugs — these are the first parts to wear out due to mileage and driving style.
Electrics and filters
The battery, alternator, air and cabin filters, windscreen wiper blades and headlight bulbs — these are less obvious, but no less crucial to the car’s day-to-day reliability.
How to plan a budget.
Most of these parts are consumables with a specific service life. Knowing the approximate service life of each one makes it easier to plan your maintenance budget in advance, rather than having to buy a part at the last minute at an inflated price.
