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Winter 2015

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Mechanic is checking if all car parts are working

Taking care of your car is very important for keeping you on the road and for other road users to avoid accidents. You should take care of your car on a regular basis as recommended by your vehicle manufacturer or mechanic. Yes, it can be expensive, but it will save you your money down the road. However, if you did it yourself, you could reduce maintenance costs.

A dealer often suggests that you come in more frequently. Read the instruction manual and see after how many kilometers you need to change the oil, after how many kilometers you need to replace the coolant. If you have a tight budget, try to learn how to service and make small repairs on your car. Carefully read the manual, quickly Google search for online motorists forums and YouTube video how to repair and maintain your vehicle. It will save your budget, because the dealer increases the parts price by 2-3 times plus the cost of services. Whether the dealer has provided services for 30 minutes or 1 hour, you pay for 1 hour.

Another important part of taking care of your car is keeping it clean. Every day your car is subjected to sun, salt, grease and grime, dead bugs. Over time the elements will corrode your vehicle, along with its potential resale value. You should wash your car as soon as need.

Utilize both of these plans together and you, will enjoy happy motoring for a good, long time.