Top 10 car parts and assemblies that should not be changed yourself | Tips from CarTipsandmore

 Top 10 cars -Assemblies and components that should not be repaired by yourself 

Repairing some components and assemblies requires expertise, experience and equipment. We recommend having repairs performed by a technical specialist for the following list of vehicle assemblies and components.

  • <Engine. General overhaul of the engine. Replacement of pistons and piston rings, valves, connecting rods and their bearings, camshaft(s) and crankshaft. Assessment of engine damage, drilling and honing of the cylinder.
  • Transmission.
  • Fuel system. Replacing the fuel injection pump, fuel rail and injectors. Chip tuning.
  • Rims. Repair of cracked rims. Straightening of rims. Repair of run-out deviations.
  • Electrical systems. Replacement of engine wiring, control units and sensors.
  • Engine control unit ( ECU).
  • Air conditioning compressor. Topping up the refrigerant in the air conditioning system. Replacing the air conditioning compressor.
  • Airbags. Replacement of gas generators and sensors of the airbag. Resetting the airbag module.
  • Vehicle Paint. Removal of chips, deep scratches and cracks in the paintwork.
  • Body elements. Replacement the fenders, rocker panels and windshield. Spot welding of body parts. Damage assessment and body alignment.