The most common question we get here at ASE from consumers is “What do I need to do to take care of my car and avoid big repair bills?” To protect your automotive investment, and to get the maximum reliability and safety from the vehicle you depend upon daily, you need to establish and follow a maintenance plan. The best place to start a maintenance program is by reading your owner's manual. In it you will find the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. This is based on "normal" driving, but very few of us drive "normally." The roads are typically dusty and strewn with potholes and speed bumps. The manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule is the starting point for your vehicle maintenance plan, not the end of it.
You’ll also need to find a good repair shop, and whether it’s part of a new car dealership, a national chain, or an independent service provider, the most important thing to look and ask for is ASE Certified technicians. You’ll also need to know how to communicate properly and effectively to avoid misunderstandings that can increase repair and diagnostic costs. So how do you do all of this? Easy. Just read the articles listed here.
If you are a consumer looking for some good advice, or a reporter doing research into auto repair, the articles listed offer both specific advice and some general recommendations, which apply to all types of cars and trucks, on topics ranging from maintenance to seasonal driving concerns. You’ll also find some helpful tips on talking with your service provider and even some links to other information resources to help answer your questions and get the most from your service dollar.
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