Save Money by Keeping and Maintaining Your Current Vehicle

If money wasn’t an issue, every driver on the road would probably have a brand new vehicle. Take a look around the highways and surface streets and you’ll quickly know that this simply isn’t the case. While some drivers are able to purchase a new car quite frequently, others drive the same car for several years until it breaks down and won’t run anymore.

The car dealerships will try to convince you that you need a new car, but oftentimes that isn’t necessarily true. Cars are expensive purchases, so driving them for as long as possible means you can get a lot more value out of them. Rather than trading your car in for a new one, you can opt to keep it well maintained and drive it for many years to come.

Stick to the schedule – Your vehicle’s owner’s manual should tell you which maintenance tasks need to be done at certain mileage intervals. Try to stick to that schedule as much as possible. It may put a bit of a pinch on your budget, but remember that spending smaller amounts of money now will save you a lot in the long run.

Change oil regularly – You’ve likely heard the old adage that oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle’s engine. While newer cars may not need their engine changed as frequently as they used to, it’s still recommended to stick to a schedule and use synthetic oil to keep your engine healthy.

Get your belts changed – There are plenty of belts and hoses under your vehicle’s hood, but certain ones are more vital than others. If your timing belt breaks you’ll likely need to replace your engine which is very costly. They should be replaced every 50,000 to 60,000 miles in most cases. Serpentine belts are also important and can cause your engine to overheat if broken. These belts should be replaced every 36,000 to 50,000 miles.

Fast Eddie’s can help you keep your vehicle running and looking brand new with our oil changes, preventative services, and car washes. We are proud to offer high-quality synthetic oil as well as an unlimited car wash program.