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What repairs can cost you a fortune and how to avoid expensive repair costs?
Have you heard of the medical phrase “Prevention is better than cure”?
You probably have heard of this or somewhat similar to this phrase. What’s great about that phrase is that it doesn’t only apply to your health and the medical field but it goes so well with other areas too, like automotive.
When we’re on the road, we don’t usually think about our cars getting damaged instead, we usually think about how to get to our destination faster. There are two types of drivers, reactive and proactive drivers. The difference between reactive and proactive drivers is the regularity of vehicle check-ups. Regular maintenance is not always at the top of the to-do-list for reactive drivers. The only time they visit is when they see the red sign flashing on their dash. Proactive drivers on the other hand get scheduled inspections and regular maintenance just like going on doctor’s appointments.
What is Preventive Maintenance
Regular maintenance for your car is the same as getting your scheduled doctor’s appointment. The reason for regular maintenance is to extend the life of your car. You may think that maintenance is unnecessary and a waste of money, but in truth, it will help you in the long run. When we do our doctor’s appointment, we want to know if there’s something wrong with us. With preventive maintenance, the mechanic acts as our car’s doctor and does something as simple as changing the oil to a full assessment of the car.
Benefits of Preventive Maintenance
To ensure that your car is always performing in its top-running condition, you need to invest in scheduled, preventive maintenance. Preventive Maintenance will certainly reduce the risk on the road and eventually avoid expensive repair costs in the future.
Preventive Maintenance reduces risk to the driver
When you’re on the road, you rely on your car to run smoothly and get you to your destination safely. No matter how careful you are while you drive, when your car malfunctions, there’s little to none at all for you to react. Drivers should always take note of how safe their car is to drive. The only way for you to do this is to do regular preventive maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance reduces risk to the car
Your car faces a potential risk for breakdown and repairs if left unchecked and unmaintained. When your car breaks down, not only is it a financial burden to you and but it leaves you with emotional stress.
Expensive Repair Cost
Back in the days when automation and warning systems weren’t a thing, fixing a car was no big deal. It didn’t cost much and most of the time you just deal with only 1 part of the car. Nowadays, having to repair or replace a part of your car is almost as expensive as spending at least 8 days at Disneyland.
Nothing lasts forever, not even for a high end car. Eventually, you’re going to have to maintain your car in order to reduce the risk of expensive repairs in the future. These are the top 5 most expensive car repairs and their costs.
- Engine and Cylinder – $7,000.00 – $10,000.00
- Hybrid Car Battery – $5,000.00 – $6,000.00
- Transmission – $4,000.00 – $5,000.00
- Airbag – $2,500.00 – $4,000.00
- Suspension – $2,500.00 – $3,500.00
How to Avoid Expensive Repair Cost
Drive like your life depends on it because it does!
The busy highway is not a Fast and Furious playground for you to play Dominic Toretto. Unlike in the movies where vehicle collisions and wild car stunts look so sick, reality is much more dangerous.
Buy an extended car warranty
Because of wear and tear, some repairs and replacements are bound to happen no matter how much we take care of our car. This is why it’s smart to include an extended car warranty on your shopping list. Not only will a warranty for your used car make a big difference in the repair cost but it will also cover labor.
Key Takeaway
Having to go through regular maintenance might seem a bit costly but it’s still a cheaper expense compared to car repair costs. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Make sure to drive safely whenever you’re on the road. Being a proactive driver and having a defensive driver skill will help you avoid expensive car repair costs.