According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are 13,000 deaths between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day—some due to neglected vehicle maintenance. Every year, poor vehicle maintenance leads to nearly 100,000 disabling injuries, over 2,600 deaths, and more than $2 billion in medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages.
The leading cause of mechanical failures is inadequate maintenance. For instance, the US Department of Transportation states that one of the major causes of mechanical breakdowns on highways is overheating, a situation that can be easily prevented. Other causes that are easy to detect include damaged or loose drive belts, low antifreeze/coolant, and malfunctioning cooling system hoses.
The leading cause of mechanical failures is inadequate maintenance. For instance, the US Department of Transportation states that one of the major causes of mechanical breakdowns on highways is overheating, a situation that can be easily prevented. Other causes that are easy to detect include damaged or loose drive belts, low antifreeze/coolant, and malfunctioning cooling system hoses.
