Truly I think that it's crazy to have to pay upwards to $50,000 for a reasonable car or truck in today's day and age. It wasn't more then 10 to 15 years ago that you'd pay that for a small house! Once you forked out that amount, you still have to deal with car repairs.
Don't you find that everything that can go wrong with a car is rarely covered by the warranty? Hm mm. Makes you think doesn't it? But the reason of this article today is learning small things that are very inexpensive that we can do that will actually save us a bundle on the life of our car.
It always surprises us when we encounter big repair bills on our car. But if you plan for these bills, in other words, assume them to happen, then they won't be a surprise. My wife and I always put away a small amount of funds specifically for car repair. Many repairs are unavoidable, but sometimes, they are not.
So that the very first tip you need to put into action. Before you have a major repair, get working to put away $100 per month to cover the for seen expense. If after two years, you haven't needed it, consider a newer vehicle with the $2,400 that you've saved!
The next tip is the perform the regular maintenance that will keep your car in tip top shape. One of the most important things is making sure you have your car's oil changed and critical parts lubricated on a regular basis. Even if you pay to have someone else do this for you, it's the very best $50-75 you spend every quarter year. It may be $300 per year, but that $300 could save you $3000!
Next, do the cheap and simple things. Keep your car clean. A clean car just runs better! Cleaning your car starts with the basics, like washing the outside and vacuuming out the inside. Also, make sure you take that extra 200 pounds of 'stuff' out of your car. Would you carry around even an extra 20 pounds on your back, if you didn't have too? Certainly not! Why make your car work that little bit more?
Next, when you are cleaning your car, consult with your mechanic on the proper technique to keep the engine area clean. Many auto engine repairs could be completely avoided by a clean engine. That layer of grime acts like a fir coat on your engine, thus causing it overheat just a bit.
An overheated engine is an engine that will break much faster. So keep it clean.
My final tip for this article is keep your tires in tip top shape. Know the air pressure and make sure you keep your tires at that pressure. Also have your tires rotated on a regular basis.
So there you have it! Keep that car for as long as you can. Plan for the unavoidable, keep it clean and make sure your car is lubricated properly.
