To get the most for their maintenance and repair dollars consumers need to know how to best deal with an automotive technician so that a trip to the shop won’t ultimately turn sour. "This helps prevent breakdowns, and often saves money by allowing drivers to make a small repair now rather than a much bigger one later,” says John Nielsen, AAA’s Director of Automotive Repair.īut making the decision to bring in a car for service is only half the battle.
believe the best way to save money over the life of a vehicle is to choose a high-quality, full-service repair shop (or dealer's service department) and allow them do all of the necessary maintenance and repair work. The car-care experts at AAA Motor Club in Heathrow, Fla. Unfortunately, delaying service not only represents false economy, it can compromise a car’s safety. Unfortunately, as a Consumer Reports survey revealed, that also means many drivers are postponing needed repairs or maintenance as a money-saving measure. Polk in Southfield Mich., cost-conscious consumers are choosing to keep their existing cars and trucks running rather than trade them in for new models. With the average age of vehicles currently on the road reaching an all-time high of 10.8 years according to the market research firm R.L.
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