If you notice something wrong with any part on your car, it's always a good idea to get it checked out right away. While you might not be able to replace a certain part right away, there are some parts that might cause an emergency if you don't get it replaced right away.

Here are three emergent parts on your car that you should replace right away as soon as you realize there is a problem:

Your Timing Belt

The timing belt is an important part of your car's engine. As its name implies, it basically keeps everything in your engine timed properly. Most new cars have a timing chain instead of a belt and normally don't have to get replaced. If you have a timing belt, however, it normally needs to get replaced at 60,000 miles, 5 years, or whichever comes first.

If the timing belt snaps, it could completely ruin your car engine. It can also have disastrous consequences if it snaps while you are driving at a high speed as it can damage the valves and pistons.

Your Brakes

Your brakes are an important part of your car that allows you to stop the vehicle. If you don't replace your brakes when you need to, it has the potential to cause a major accident. When it comes to brake replacement, here are some good indications it's time to get the brake pads and the rotors replaced:

• Your brakes make a high-pitched screeching sound
• There is less than 1/4-inch pad left on your brakes
• Your brake pedal vibrates or pulsates
• Your brake pedal feels like it's sinking to the floor

If you notice anything odd going on with your brakes, or they don't seem like they are working like they once did, the least you should do is have a mechanic take a look at them.

Your Tires

Your tires are the one car part that actually makes contact with the road. If you happen to have a blowout or get a flat tire while cruising down the road, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Some things to pay attention to on your tires include the tread, the air pressure, and the year they were manufactured. Automotive professionals state your tires should be inspected after five years of being used. While they might not have to be replaced at this time, you should at least have them inspected.