The economy is in the dumpster due to the recession. Ill save some money by not doing as much maintenance, right?
This seems like a good idea for saving money, but according to our records, car repair visits are getting more expensive as a result. Our advice is this: If you really want to save money, you will be better off to invest a little at a time maintaining your vehicle rather than stopping all together. Using the fuel filter example, you can save $50 by not replacing it now, but when the fuel pump wears out due to the strain of a plugged filter, the $50 you just saved can now cost $800 for a new fuel pump plus wrecker fees plus the stress of being stranded on the side of the road in less than desirable Texas weather. How about that dead battery at 3 a.m. during an emergency? The first sign of most battery failures is a “click” or dead silence when you turn the key. We can minimize your surprises with a few tests. Most freeway breakdowns can be prevented by following the factory required maintenance plan. It really is cheaper to maintain a car than to “fix it as it breaks”.
