Fixing Your Present Vehicle Saves Money
Most of us want to get the most for our motoring dollar. One of
the best ways to do this is extending the life of your current
vehicle. With new car prices in the United States averaging well
over $10,000, money invested in keeping your existing vehicle in
good shape could save you hundreds--even thousands--of dollars a
year. When you consider the true cost of buying a new car (price of
the car, sales tax, license and registration fees, insurance), it is
not difficult to justify investing a few hundred dollars to repair
your present vehicle.
Safety and Scheduled Maintenance
The safety aspect of properly maintaining your vehicle,
especially when it has high mileage, should not be overlooked.
Failing brakes, exhaust leaks and other problems can be prevented by
following sound car care practices.
Unfortunately, most manufacturers only provide maintenance
guidelines for the first 100,000 miles or so. Clear procedures for
maintenance beyond this mileage do not exist. At best, manufacturers
provide interval service schedules, such as every 15,000 miles.
These schedules should be followed whenever possible. By doing so,
you can reasonably expect thousands more satisfactory miles from
your vehicle.
High Mileage Inspection and Evaluation
If your vehicle has passed the 100,000 mile mark and you want to
significantly prolong its useful life, it is time to have it
thoroughly evaluated by a professional automotive technician who can
recommend needed repairs or service. This facility is equipped to
perform this service. We employ technicians who use factory-level
information detailing your vehicle's service requirements.
Our high mileage inspection and evaluation goes beyond cursory
"once-overs" and is designed to get to the root of potential
problems. Ask your service advisor or technician to show you exactly
what is involved in this service. He or she will be happy to go over
the evaluation form with you before you okay the inspection and
provide you with a comprehensive estimate for any work recommended
as a result of your vehicle's checkup. They will tell you about
repairs that are necessary today, and also alert you to items that
are potential problem areas you may want to address today for more
trouble-free miles tomorrow. Naturally, you make the decision as to
what work is actually performed.
Working together, we can add years to the life of your car or truck.
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