How To Save on Auto Repair Costs

Instructions

• 1

  You cannot start saving on auto repair costs without having a rough idea about the problems that can hit your car in the foreseeable future. List down these issues somewhere. Additionally, list down questions related to these issues as well. Pay a visit to your trusted mechanic and discuss the problems that you noted down with him. Be sure to put your questions in front of him as well. He may be able to give you estimates about getting various problems fixed. Use this information to see if you have the financial capability to get your car repaired.
• 2

  Auto repair costs vary from workshop to workshop. Therefore, it is best to scout your area or even city for a auto repair shop that charges relatively less. Ask your friends, colleagues or neighbours about their car repair shops and charges. If you are able to find a relatively cheaper shop, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars.
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  Performing a regular maintenance of your car will help you cut down your visit to an auto repair shop. Make it a habit to check the oil, flush the cooling system, place the air filter, check the radiator, etc. on weekends. Doing these things will only take you a few hours and can help you save around $600.
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  Pay a visit to different auto repair shops and chat with the mechanics. Some of them may be willing to help you out by directing you to a shop that would charge you less for a certain car problem. Some shops also have creative sales clerks that give you an idea about what you need to perform minor repairs yourself.
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  Try to go through your car’s manual in your free time. It contains a lot of useful information that can help you with the maintenance of your car. If you do not understand something, add it to the list of questions that you listed down in the first step and lay it down in front of your mechanic when you pay your mechanic a visit.