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Cut Your Car Maintenance Costs

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Cut Your Car Maintenance Costs

Dec. 12, 2023

Car Repairs Happen. Here’s How to Pay For Them The average car repair bill is $500, according to Kelley Blue Book's parent company Cox Automotive. Some repairs are cheaper – others are pricier. Here are a few of the most common repair costs: Power steering pump replacement is around $900 A new alternator is $850 Fuel pump replacement is nearly $1,100 Ultimately you have a choice concerning car repairs – and some of those choices will cost you more than others. Here’s how you can lower your car repair bills. Ask Lots of Questions. After a car diagnosis, ask lots of questions to find out what is being recommended and why. Ask about costs, and then get everything in writing so you can’t be upsold along the way. Then, do some research and get a second opinion to make sure you’re getting the best value for your repairs. Stick With the Remit. If the fuel pump is broken, then just fix the fuel pump. Not the fuel pump and x, y, and z. Scope creep is fairly common when it comes to auto repair. Carefully consider whether now is the time for repairs, and if this is the best place to do that additional work. Find a Good Mechanic and Stick With Them. After several honest repair transactions, you build a relationship of trust with your mechanic. Your mechanic also gets to know your car, which means they understand its problems and how to deal with them. Don’t Skip Regular Maintenance. Read your car’s manual to understand the basic maintenance tasks that you need to stay on top of. Getting those things done will provide a level of assurance against the unexpected in the future.

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Car Repairs Happen: Here’s How to Pay for Them

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Here’s How to Trim Huge Ride Share Bills

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How to Trim Housing Costs

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Slash the Cost of Eating Out

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Slash the Cost of Eating Out

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Cutting Food Delivery Costs

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How to Reduce Home Repair Bills

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How to Reduce Home Repair Bills

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