Avoiding expensive car repairs involves following the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and performing simple checks of fluids, filters, tires, and the battery. Key tasks include checking the oil, transmission fluid, air filter, tire pressure, and battery monthly. Maintaining good records of maintenance is also important. It is best to have preventative maintenance performed by a professional shop to avoid errors and ensure the car will not be left stranded.

1. Avoiding Expensive Repairs

2. Costly MistakesAvoiding expensive repairs can be as simple as paying attention to your manufacturers suggested maintenance schedule.

3. Most people are more concerned with how their car looks rather than its maintenance schedule.Record KeepingThere are some simple maintenance items you can check yourself at home in order to keep your car performing at its optimal level.

4. Keep your maintenance records in your car or in a file, whether you have preventative maintenance preformed at a shop or you do it yourself.Your BatteryCheck your battery once a month.

5. Know where your battery is located under your hood.

6. Do a visual inspection to ensure it is not leaking acid.FluidsCheck your oil every month or more often depending on how many miles you drive.

7. Check your transmission fluid and overflow tank every 60 days to ensure both are at correct levels.Air FilterLocate your air filter and change it when dirty.

8. If you go to 60 Minute Tune for your preventative maintenance, we change your filter as needed. If you perform this service at home it is important to check it often.TiresCheck your tire pressure.