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Many people throw away most of their wealth in the car - and that was not very good at it. Went from car to car, paying a huge price for a new car, just to get rid of them a few years later for a fraction of its original value.Why is this? Many people argue that they are afraid "unexpected repair costs" which might arise.
This, of course, is a myth. You can never have the repair costs exceed the value of the car. So the idea that your car will bite you in the rear for $ 10,000 does not make sense, unless you do something stupid like never changing the oil.
Another thing is that modern cars are much more reliable than the "do not make it like the old" car the1950 and 1960.
Most cars from that era odometers only 99,999 miles for one reason: most are in the junkyard at 80,000 miles. Today, even a poorly maintained Toyota can easily reach 150,000 miles and lovingly cared for cars can see 200,000 or even 300,000 miles.
Most people do not have the skills, equipment, or work space to do their own car repairs. But there are many things that you can do that do not require much in the way of skills, you can make your car last longer and look much younger. The latter is very important because one of the reasons people sell out of a car ahead of time is that "being old".
Here are some tips:
1. CAR GARAGE: If you have a garage, the car should be in every night. If your garage is full of junk and you have $ 20,000 sitting in the car outside, you have your priorities backwards. Take out the trash and putting expensive assets in the garage. Garaging the car continues to paint like new, keeping out the sun, rain (acid rain and other impurities) and also keep the car looking clean to prevent the formation of dew. Cars can also leak (and do not leak) and a car parked less likely to have a funky smell mold outside the left side. Also, if your car garage, which is less susceptible to water problems with electrical components (see below).
They have a garage? Think carefully before buying a luxury car. Staying in an apartment building or a government project (bad) and owning a BMW is not a smart idea. In addition to the above mentioned wear, automobile, broken, scratched and possibly stolen. Save money for a house with a garage, then luxury car achieved.
2. Keep it clean: you do not have to be a brain surgeon to wash cars, but few bother. If you do not have the means to wash your car at home, get a coupon book at a local car wash and use. Learn how to wash a car (there is a trick to it, and I learned a UPS truck wash to work my way through college) and do not use household cleaning products to do so. Cleaning the inside is as important as the dirt accumulated to crush and destroy the nap carpet and also makes the car smells horrible. Clean up all the "junk" out of the car every time you use it - do not let it be a rolling version of your sock drawer. If you have children, teach them the same - to treat these investments with respect - which is expensive and not a junkyard or a toy to be broken.
3. Respect: Treat it gently. This means as simple as closing the door as it vaults of Fort Knox. It is not just put on one hinge, the door can be placed parallel and even break the power window actuators (at least in the BMW). Most cars will close with a touch of refined enough. No need to wind-up like I was pitching for the World Series. The same applies to the hatch, trunks, gloves and boxes. I've seen people SLAM and butter of these things and wonder why the door of a glove box that occur after 5 years (Hint: Do not put a lot of trash in the drawers, or, and then try to close it, it 'will only break) , jeans with rivets are not put in the car (not buying period, they will tear the upholstery on the sofa too) and when you feel, not just "fell three feet", which not only horizontal seat bottom, compress the spine.
The kids especially loved pushed the car door open with thier feet, scratching the door not only do you run the risk of making a "door work" in the car with you. Teach your children to respect your car, and others. I saw many people open your door and slammed into the neighbor's car, dented well. Do yourself and respect others!
I had a neighbor who buys a new car, and then tried to clear snow from the shovel, leaving rows deep grooves in the paint on the hood. He tried the car without respect. Within a year, cutting gouges oxide. After two years, he trades cars in huge losses. What a waste!
4. Change the oil and other liquids: This may sound self-evident, but worth mentioning. Overall it is a good idea to change the oil every 3,000 miles if the regular motor oil (mineral) used. Synthetic oil can and go - some say up to 15,000 miles, although I am not very comfortable with just over a mile 7K own. Do not forget other liquids, however. Some manufacturers recommend washing liquid radiator and brake fluid as often as every two to three years. And transmission and the difference may need to be changed every 5 years or more. Consult your owner's manual to be sure. And if you have work to do, make sure you are there to witness it. Many places types Quik-Lube has been arrested fee for this service, while not actually carry them out.
5. drive smoothly: Pressing hole full force and knocked on the sidewalk, or even take any path at full capacity in Turns 1 g is used at the front end and make your ball joints, tie rods, and shocks / struts premature wear. Fast and stood on the brakes at the last minute began drivetrain and brakes take a quick look. brake wear, in particular, is especially variable driving skills. If you ride the brake or accelerate toward the red light (only to stop suddenly once you reach the crossing) will purchase more OFEN pads and rotor (and possibly the suspension bushings, as well). Peel and tire smoke not only led to their tires, but also in the clutch, transmission and other transmission components. How do you drive dramatically affects the length of the car. That's why the car in the hands of a teenager scarce time lasted more than one or two years.
Note also, in these days of wildly fluctuating gas prices that pushed gently and slowly can actually save you gas. One of the cars I have a computer that shows instantaneous and average mileage mileage. It is very accurate. On a recent trip, towing a trailer, I found that driving 70-75 mph, which is getting awful 12.5 miles per gallon. On the way home, I have found that reducing the rate at 60-65 mph, the mileage I jumped to more than 18 mph, a 50% increase in fuel consumption. Slowing made the trip more enjoyable, puts less wear and tear on the car, save me 12 gallons of gasoline, and add less than half of total time on my trip.
6. Wax It: It's no secret about how to wax a car. If you can not find, ask a friend who was in the car. This can be a relaxing weekend hobby and a great way to build upper body strength. Even if you only once or twice a year, will help make the paint last longer. The secret is to completely clean the first car, and has a lot of soft clean cloth. You do not need to buy fancy Caruba wax (which often does not last long). The "once a year, car wax" in orange bottle did not work well for most people. car wax to prevent damage to the water, causing the water to accumulate and also help with sun damage. In addition to the garage, which is the best thing to protect your car paint. Painting is one of the cars, and expensive to replace.
7. KEEP ENGINE CLEAN: I'm nuts on engine cleanliness, and you do not need details of your machine like me. However, you should periodically clean the dead leaves and other debris to open the hood. especially the leaves die pin oak leaves and the like (and some pine needles) can block the vents of the body, allowing water to accumulate and flood sensitive electronics. Also, if you have a sunroof, do not let dirt and leaves piling up on the slopes. Usually there are four drainage pipes at the ski sunroof and this came out from under the car. If blocked, the sunroof will "leak" and the smell of your car and will not be happy.
8. Check the tire pressures: It is very easy to do, it is difficult to understand why there is an epidemic of low tire pressure induced explosion in this country. For many car ignorati, the myth persists that a tire blowout caused by "air pressure too much." the opposite is true. The ability of the tire to carry a load proportional to the air pressure. If the tire pressure goes low, the tires "squat" and the side walls folded. With speed, bending it like playing a quick hanger - heated side wall, and ultimately failed, blowing the entire circumference as well. It is very dangerous, especially in some SUVs senior event. Buying a simple pressure gauge and check the tire pressure constantly. Typically, there is a diagram of the tire pressure in the driver's door or in the glove compartment. A new tire can be more than $ 200, so it pays to take care of your own - and possibly save your life in the process. Make a habit of checking your tires and if you look too get our meter air "squat" and check.
These are all simple things that anyone can do without a lot of tools or special skills. If the cars are kept in good condition, you will feel better about it and wanted to stay longer. If you take care of it, will be less likely to break and feel better about having it.