Car Repair - Don't Put It Off!

We know that around the holiday season, money can be tight, but don't forget that your car needs some TLC too! According to a recent Consumer Reports study, forty percent of owners are postponing maintennace or repair on their primary vehicle!

Many of you spend a fair amount of time commuting in your cars on a daily basis, so it's important that you keep you car in good repair. Replacing things like brakes, tires and bulbs are important to your personal safety - and postponing repairs now can lead to bigger repair bills down the road. For example, neglecting to repair suspension components such as shocks and bushings can lead to increased tire wear or more extensive damage.

According to Consumer Reports' data, the average respondent in the study drives a 2003 model year vehicle and plans to hold on to it for another five years. Since these cars are over eight years old, they're nearing the mileage where major maintenance is required, such as replacing timing belts or chains, brakes and other parts that wear out.

Practically any modern car was built to run reliably for 100,000 miles or more, but this is only the case if you take care of it. Give your car the gift of an inspection and tuneup this holiday season, and it'll give back by running reliably for many miles to come. Give our service department a call today - they'll be happy to answer any questions you have about whatever service your car may need.

Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/12/new-survey-consumers-a...