An unplanned auto repair can be very costly. Many times, you can avoid having to take your car to the mechanic by doing a few things yourself! Here are some helpful tips on how to save money with your car and hopefully, avoid having to have an emergency auto repair.
Auto Repair
Talk about inconvenience! When it is time to take the car in for an emergency auto repair, will it be a convenient time? NO! This never happens when you do not need the car. It usually happens when you are in the car and in a hurry to get somewhere. Here are some tips on things you can do to save money and avoid costly repairs on your car.
Car Battery
Clean the battery terminals with a mixture of baking soda and water to remove corrosive build up. If your terminals are too far gone and are sort of cemented in now, have your mechanic change them. You will get longer life from your battery.
Oil Changes
Most people only need to change their oil once every 7,500 miles. Check your car’s manual to see how often the manufacturer recommends. If you drive on dusty roads or drive only in stop and start city traffic then you will need to change it every 3,000 miles.
Tires
Make sure your tires have good tread and replace them when it is convenient for you instead of waiting for a blow out on the road. Check the tire pressure every fill up to make sure it is what the manufacturer recommends. You’ll get much better gas mileage with the proper tire pressure and likely save yourself from an auto repair.
Save Money
Be good to your car and your car will be good to you. You will always save money and also save having to have an unscheduled auto repair when you keep an eye on your car and plan ahead for auto maintenance.
