HOW TO CUT THE COST OF OWNING YOUR CAR!!

Did you know that the longer you own your car, the less costly it should be to operate?  Experts say that your car should provide you with dependable service for at least 100,000 miles.  The care you take of your car will strongly affect your car's ability to maintain its value and keep operating costs low.  With each passing year, you car loses value more slowly (the good news is you can often reduce your insurance by cutting your coverage or your deductible.)  Studies show that by keeping your car for ten, rather than five, years you can reduce your overall expenses by one third.

So if you do decide to keep your car, how can you keep it relatively trouble free for the first 100,000 miles?

1. AVOID DIRTY LUBLICANTS!  Using dirty or inadequate lubricants will take a major toll on your car.  If you do one thing for your car, be sure to change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, and 2,500 miles for turbocharged cars.  Oil is the lifeblood of your car.  As is lubricates the moving parts in your car's engine, it picks us dirt and small bits of metal.  These need to be removed before they do damage.  Also check the condition and level of other lubricants regularly.
2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR COOLANT!  No, this is not just for your air conditioner.  The coolant and cooling system ensures your engine does not overheat, and prevents expensive and major damage.  Change your coolant (antifreeze) every two years and your thermostat every four years.  Antifreeze has lubrication properties and if not changed, all related parts can suffer.
3. CHANGE YOUR BELTS!  If a belt snaps while you are driving, your car will sustain major, and expensive engine damage.  Check the condition of your belts regularly (ask us, we'll show you where and what to look for).  Normally, they need to be replaced every 4 years or 60,000 miles.  If they are worn or frayed - don't delay and change coolant hoses every 90,000 miles.

FACT:  Keeping your care for ten years versus five, will reduce operating costs by ONE THIRD!


Facility Service Evaluation

June 11, 2003
Extremely friendly and honest.  This is the first time I've every been told that my car DID NOT not need something done to it! A+

May 17, 2003
"They have always been courteous. I wish that we would also get discounts, too!!


THE ROAD SCHOLAR SPEAKS ON… "DON'T PARK UNDER TREES"

Newton is not the only one to be affected by nature's goodies falling from trees.  Leaves and other organic debris have a way of penetrating your fresh air vent system and stopping up drainage channels.  The "gravity" of this situation is the premature rusting as well as interior damage that can occur from the blocked drainage channels, leaving moisture in your car.  Leaves can also do lasting damage to your paint as the acid in them permanently etches into the finish over time.

If you must park under a tree, periodically check your air vents (next to your windshield wipers outside the car) and clear all pine needles, leaves, and other debris away carefully.  Also, get the leaves and pine needles off the body of your car on a daily basis.