It never hurts to be educated when dealing with car mechanics.
Unless your car is brand new and under warranty, it's likely to need some maintenance during a given year. This could range from minor stuff, such as a routine oil change, to deeper dish repairs.
You CAN stick to the tighter schedule — and to be honest, fastidious oil changes in certain cars can help with resale value down the road, as some buyers want records to fussy prior ownership. There is one exception to this guideline: if the check engine light is flashing, you need to get to your mechanic as soon as possible.Once you start changing your own oil, you might think about doing your own brake jobs. This is one that mechanics often don't like talking about, because changing brake pads and rotors for them is like printing money. It's easy to do, but it takes while, so the labor costs bring in serious coin.
You don't get professional-grade work, but the results are OK. And if you're still unhappy, your mechanic will be happy to refer you to a body shop.REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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