Having a car is the nicest feeling in the world. Especially if it is your first car and you saved all your spare money just to buy the car of your dreams. Owning one will help you travel to places that you want to travel and it will save you money on fares. But there is a disadvantage of having a car. It will have its own maintenance and repair in order for it to function well and to do what they are intended to do. If you bought a brand new car then you guys are very lucky because they have a free of charge maintenance for a year but what about those people who bought second hand cars? Well, worry no more. That will be our topic for today! We are going to show some tricks and tips on how to repair your beloved car on a budget and it will not cut your expenses. The latest models of cars need a lot of maintenance and the parts are very expensive too.
The maintenance of a car will depend on the model and year of it. How big your car is and how small your car is. In order to repair your car on a budget friendly way, you must learn how to fix your own car. Minor problems preferably because if you bring them to a shop and ask them to repair it, they will charge you high and you will also pay the labor too. Most of you will question, how am I going to learn on how to repair my car if I am not a mechanic? The answer to it is simple, you don’t have to be a mechanic to learn how to repair car. All you need is the internet. Internet is your best friend. You can also ask your neighborhood or relatives for suggestions too. My father in-law has been fixing his own car ever since he first bought it and believe me, he saved a lot of money because he was eager to learn on how to fix his own car. Learning never stops guys! Okay let us start now with our lists!
- Changing the oil and filters – This is very easy to learn. You can always check YouTube for tutorials! Every part of your car has its expiration and if you don’t pay attention to it, it may get worse. For first timers, you can always bring your car to the shop and when you get there, be keen observant and don’t be shy to ask questions. Questions like what is the purpose of this, what is the purpose of that and don’t forget to ask if how long until you can change the oil and filters again. I am pretty sure that they will tell you the truth because they will think that you are going back there again for the second time around.
- Forums – This is intended on the makers of your car. Go to the website or search for forum that involves the maker and the model of your car. You will get many suggestions and recommendation from all the users there on how to maintain your car in your own way. You don’t have to really spend a lot of money to it. Everything can be changed and the one who will change it are people too. Are you a human? I bet you are and everything can be learned if you just pay attention to details and do a little research about fixing your car.
- Car Vacuum Cleaner – I know that you don’t have time to clean your car but this is very important. Don’t you want to save a couple of bucks just to keep your car clean? From now on, do your own cleaning! Invest on a car vacuum cleaner in Amazon or in thrift shops near you. You don’t have to pay someone to clean your own mess in your own car.
- Washer Tanks – Washer tanks are the one responsible in cleaning your very dirty windshields. First and foremost, locate the washer tank in your car then once you found it, all you have to do is remove the bolts and fill the washer tank with washer fluid and you are good to go!
- Tire Replacement – The number one car maintenance that people do all by themselves. Check your wheels regularly and see if there is a small hole or if the wheels are still balance. You should always have your own jack and tire changing tools with you in case of emergencies!
- Have the right tools – In order to fix your car you must have your own set of tools. How to know what tools and which is which? Simple, go to google and look for the specific tools that you might need when fixing your own car. It is an investment but it will totally pay for itself when the right time comes.
- Look for more options – When it comes to changing your tires or even fixing your entire car. Be open to options and look for more options for you to compare prices. Make sure that they have the best reviews and they do their job well. Never be afraid to ask because you have all the rights as a client. Ask your friends and family if they recommend someone who will do all the work for you if you don’t have enough time to repair your car.
- Watch out for Yelp – When in doubt, go to Yelp and look for the nearest auto repair shop near you. Their prices are invaluable. You can also set an appointment before going to avoid problems in the future. Yelp has almost everything that you want to look for so it is the right time to take a look in Yelp and see what they have for you.
There you go! The whole point of this topic is to try to fix everything yourself. The only money you are going to spend is for you to buy the right tools and to buy the parts that are needed when there are some minor problems in your car. Did we miss something? Please let us know with your comments below!
