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Cutting Car Costs

Tips for Spending Less When Caring for Your Vehicle

By Kyle Busch

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It can be to a customer's advantage to get a quote on both the parts and labor prior to having a vehicle repaired. If the customer is so inclined, he or she can check on the cost of parts at retail parts stores such as Auto Zone or Advance Auto. In many instances, you can obtain even better prices on parts by getting on the Internet and visiting sites such as www.autoparts.com or www.automotivecenter.com.

When it comes to vehicle repairs, taking the time to ask some questions and establish a good relationship with an independent garage can really help to lower vehicle repair costs. Identifying a garage and a mechanic with whom you are comfortable makes all the difference in the world!

Gas Guzzling

When gas prices creep up, consumers want to do everything possible to get the best gas mileage and performance out of their vehicle. Additech and Joe Gibbs Racing champion crew chief Greg Zipadelli has some expert tips to help consumers improve fuel efficiency:

  1. Check tire pressure and inspect tires for uneven tread wear. Driving with under inflated tires is like driving with the parking brake on and can cause a loss in fuel efficiency up to two miles per gallon.
  2. Change air filter regularly.

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