You, like many other drivers, may not know how to identify if something is wrong with your vehicle. You might also disregard warning indicators like the check engine light or try to get as many miles out of your oil before changing it. While it may be tempting to squeeze the maximum mileage out of your automobile in between service visits, doing so will end up costing you a lot more money in the long run.
We looked at the cost of common car maintenance operations at three points in time: when they’re due, when they’re postponed by thousands of miles, and, in the worst-case scenario, when they’re totally ignored.
1. Oil Changes
Consider the following scenario: You haven’t changed your oil in a long time because you don’t think you can afford it. Your automobile suddenly dies, and you have it hauled to your mechanic. He or she finds that your vehicle has run out of oil and the engine has seized after inspecting it. You have two choices: replace your engine or replace your vehicle. Oil changes for a typical car driven 100,000 miles, for example, would cost around $1,125. If you didn’t have an oil change during that time, your engine would most certainly become clogged with impurities and eventually seize. As a result, an engine replacement costs roughly $5,000+ on average.
2. Brake Maintenance
If you don’t get your brakes fixed when your car starts squealing or grinding, you’ll first wear down the items squealing, which is notifying you that your brakes are bad. When you run out of brake pads, your brake system will only be able to stop you by pressing the metal backing plate on a metal brake rotor. If you continue to disregard the situation, the brake rotor will be burned through to the ventilation fans. It will be terrible in terms of sound, feel, and performance. Because multiple parts have been ruined, it will cost you 4 to 5 times as much to rectify the problem when you finally get it fixed.
3. Fluids
All of the fluids in your vehicle can degrade, change molecular structure, lose effectiveness due to contaminants, and cease to function properly.
Some parts only need to be inspected on a regular basis, while others must be entirely removed (flushed) and replaced. When most fluids are simply drained, a substantial volume of the old fluid is left behind. Failure to perform essential maintenance results in the early failure and costly replacement of one or more of the system components supposed to be protected by the fluid.
A car is an investment that most drivers wish to keep for as long as possible. It is vital to perform routine maintenance in order to keep it running smoothly and safely. While the price may be a factor, it isn’t nearly as bad as losing the use of your car due to preventable problems. Disregarding your car’s maintenance needs always ends up costing you more money in the long run. So, get in touch with World Class auto today to have your car or truck serviced.
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