When it comes to preventative maintenance, how well do you understand the unique demands of your vehicle? Even with a service as crucial as an oil change, it’s surprisingly common for many drivers to disregard the recommended scheduling, delaying the service and increasing the risk of permanent damage to their engine. And all-too-often, that […]
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Car Repair Tips for Women
Women are often the caretakers of the family home and finances, and they are increasingly taking on the responsibility of tending to the family car maintenance and repairs. According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, more than 65 percent of auto repair shop customers are women. Yet despite the growing number of women […]
Factors That Can Increase Your Auto Repair Costs
Most people only consider the cost of buying a car and keeping it filled with gas when they think about the cost of car ownership. Sure, they know that they’ll need maintenance like oil changes and may have to get the occasional repair, but they seem like inconsequential expenses when they are spread out over […]
When You Should Repair and When You Should Replace Your Aging Car
One of the biggest woes of owning a car is trying to decide when to throw in the towel. Maybe your first ever vehicle is starting to show it’s age. Dare I say, it may even be bordering on the edge of clunkerness. Or maybe you’re family’s minivan just can’t handle another back seat spill […]