I am man! Watch me not read the instructions or ask for directions! Hey, you have to admit these clichés are true. When it comes to repairing your car, asking for help is simple, free and often a good move.
If you haven't been effected by the economic meltdown, you are one lucky person. Personally, I've stopped watching the news. I don't know if we are in a recession, depression or what. All I know is my house isn't worth much, my retirement account is so low I'll be retiring right when they bury me and I'm not alone in this situation. If you're like me, you are giving a lot of thought to how you spend your money. Maybe I should say that you're thinking a lot about how not to spend money. Welcome to the frugal America.
It isn't going to change your situation, but one area where you can save a few bucks is on your car. Contrary to the way things appear these days, the modern car is not a device dreamed up by aliens. You can actually work on it yourself. You can definitely save money by doing the basic maintenance yourself - change the oil, check the belts, flush the radiator, etc. Ah, but what if you run into a bigger problem?
Auto repairs are not brain surgery. Assuming your engine isn't shot, you can change out most parts of your car without needing to call in a pit crew from NASCAR. The key is to understand what you are getting into. I realize this goes against the manly mantra, but reading up on it before hand and watching some videos online can be a huge help.
Once you dive into your repair job, you inevitably are going to run into something that you need an answer to. Here is where you are introduced to the last bastion of real customer service in the world - the auto parts store. When you run into a problem, the people behind the desk at whatever store is in your area are a fountain of advice -free advice.
Obviously they want you to buy something, but they see giving advice as a marketing tool. I've actually gone in an out of store no less than four times in a day to ask questions when trying to change out a fly wheel on a car. I felt so bad I actually bought a case of oil I didn't need. Regardless, the advice I was given saved the day.
Admitting you need help can be difficult. When it comes to your car, you should bite the bullet. Turning a small repair into an engine replacement is not a good idea. Ask the guys who actually work on cars all the time. Their friendly and will give you the answers without rolling their eyes!
Dirk Gibson writes about issues surrounding auto parts and repairs for DCJAutoParts.com - buy inexpensive parts online and save money by doing your own repairs
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