Power Window Motor
The change from crank windows to a power window is one of the best conveniences that have been put on cars. However, with all of this convenience comes a certain amount of risk. When your window stops working on a crank window, you can most likely move the window so that it is in the up position with a little bit of effort. Not so with your power windows. Anyone who has ever had their window stuck in the down position when the power window motor decided to stop working can tell you how much of an inconvenience it is. And if the weather is not cooperating with you and your in a car with a window down in the rain, the situation goes from inconvenient to downright disastrous.
Of course, even if the weather is perfectly clear, having your power window motor stop working in the down position can be a problem. You will not be able to secure your vehicle and there is the risk that your car will be broken into and the items in your car could be stolen. That is why it is important that you have the power window motor in your car fixed immediately.
Taking your car to the garage to have the power window motor repaired should be a simple task, but there are some things that you should do before you choose the garage. Time is of the essence in this situation, but it is still a good idea to do a little research before you bring your car in for repair.
Call around to a number of different garages in your area to make sure that you are getting the best price for the repair. You will also be able to find out if they will be able to fix the power window motor in a short period of time. This will likely depend on how quickly the garage can obtain a power window motor for your car. This is a key question to ask when you are doing your research. The car will be safe in the garage while it is waiting for the motor, but you don’t want to be without your car for too long of a period of time.
Those who are knowledgeable about the electrical system of cars can attempt to make the repairs on their own. This will still require you to get a power window motor to replace the faulty one in your car. If the window is in the down position, you will have to act fast to get your hands on the motor to make the repairs. However, if your window is up and the car is secure, you can do a little shopping around for a power window motor.
Check with the dealer for a power window motor for your car. This is where you will be able to find the exact model for your car. The dealer is usually a bit more expensive than other car parts stores, so you might want to check around a little bit first.
There are also some online sources for car parts that might be able to sell you a power window motor. Again, whether you use an online source will depend on what position the window is in on your car. It might take some time to get the part shipped to you and you will have to pay for the shipping with online parts stores. The price might be low enough to justify the extra shipping expense, though. Taking the time to shop around for your power window motor and the garage that will install it for you is the best way to save some money on your car repairs.
