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Get a price for service and write it down. If it changes at the shop, ask why
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Always get a signed estimate
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Check your brakes often
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Check tire pressure and tread, rotating tires regularly will even out wear and tear
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Check your lights often
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Irregularly working spark plugs use up more fuel and money, check them often
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Car fluids keep your car in good running order so top them off regularly
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Check your belts and hoses
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Know your car’s sounds…if something unusual happens, pay close attention to what happens and when
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If you do not plan on driving for awhile, get your car a general check up
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If you notice that your tires are wearing in the middle, it means they’re over-inflated
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Manufacturers recommend flushing brake fluid at intervals of 2-3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first
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Get your brakes professionally checked if your car pulls or grabs
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Old air conditioning systems can leak several ounces per year-- Leaks should be repaired by a professional immediately