If you have an old car in the garage that needs minor repairs, now may be a good time to start doing repairs to get it running again. The car may be used for many needs, such as a first car for the kids or a car that you can use when your daily-use car breaks down. If you need to repair an old car that has been sitting in the garage, here are some tips that can help you get it on the road again.
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Getting On The Right Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
When it comes to keeping your vehicle running properly, regular maintenance is crucial. While most drivers recognize that investing in regular maintenance is important, few understand how to establish the right type of maintenance schedule for their vehicles.
Every car's manual features two maintenance schedules- one for normal drivers and one for severe drivers. You may be following the wrong maintenance schedule without even realizing it. Here are three questions you can ask yourself to determine whether or not your driving patterns could be categorized as severe in order to get your vehicle on the right maintenance schedule.
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Preventive Maintenance Vs. Repair Costs: Why Maintenance Is Way Cheaper
You know that failing to maintain your car can lead to costly breakdowns, but you probably don't know just how costly these breakdowns can be. You really need to compare the monetary difference between routine car maintenance, and what could happen if you ignored the maintenance. You aren't likely to "forget" about preventive service once you have this knowledge. Here are two types of preventive maintenance, and the worst that could happen if you ignore them:
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3 Tips for Protecting a Broken Rear Car Window Before It Can Be Replaced
If your car's rear window is broken or smashed, you might not necessarily have to get the broken window replaced immediately. If you simply don't have the means to shell out $100 to $350 for a replacement or don't have time to drive your car to an auto shop, you can get away with replacing the window at another time; however, you'll have to take extra measures to protect the already vulnerable window in the meantime to prevent the damage from worsening.
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