DIY & Save: 5 Easy Ways to Cut Car Maintenance Costs
- by Diane Rixon on Oct 20th 2009 12:00PM
- cars and transportation
Photo: fooosco, Flickr.
1. Use the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, not the dealer's. When your dealership tells you your car is "due" for x, y and z maintenance tasks, verify exactly what that means. The manufacturer's recommendations? Surprise! They probably are referring to their own schedule, which likely recommends more frequent work ... and more money out of your pocket.
2. Buy regular gas, not premium. It's a fact: most vehicles run just fine on regular gas. That even includes cars designed to run on premium fuel. Unless you're a car buff whose mechanical "baby" must have only the best, opt for good old regular gas ... and save your money for important stuff like repairs.
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