FREE ADVICE TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY ON AUTO REPAIRS

There are certain things every motorist should know otherwise they may end up spending money even when they don't have to

i. If your car is still under warranty, always take it to your dealer for repairs. They are likely to do a much better job plus it's free

ii. Take your car to an independent repair shop if it's out of warranty. Dealers do awesome jobs at car repairs but so does a very good mechanic plus an independent repairer is much cheaper

iii. Fix your car yourself if you can. A lot of procedures for preventive maintenance are stuffs you can grasp easily. Learn how to handle minor issues

iv. Don't fix it yourself if you can't- Trying to tackle a problem that is beyond your capability could lead to serious damages and end up causing you more than it would have been if you had taken your vehicle to a repair shop

v. Sell your vehicle before it starts costing you too much money to retain. Now this last piece of advice is the only reason we made this post. No normal to become attached or sentimental about a car you have been driving for so long but we are pretty sure you will come to feel the same way for your new ride. After so many miles and years, component parts start to wear out, break and fail. The trick to saving money on repairs is to sell or trade your old vehicle before it reaches the point where it is going to break your budget to keep it running. Certain repairs on engine and transmission are so major that to fix them may be more expensive than your vehicle's worth

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