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Car Care Tips You Can Do To Free Up Money To Pay Off Holiday Debt

The holiday season has just ended and although you immensely enjoyed the holiday, you’re now drowning in debt and the holiday blues are setting in.  Your car is a big investment and an important part of how you live your life.  Working on making small car expenses a part of your car maintenance routine rather than spending the money on a mechanic to make them happen will free up money down the road which can be used towards paying off your debts.  Here are some tips that make the effort worthwhile in the long run:

Fluids – Checking the fluids regularly helps safeguard against breakdown. Learn to check your car fluids yourself and then do it often. Once you get the hang of it, it won’t take long. Keep a spare bottle of antifreeze in your trunk, it’s inexpensive and it may be just what your car needs on a hot day to avoid overheating.

Paint scratches – The reason touch up scratches are expensive through a mechanic is that the shops are most likely to paint an entire section so that the colour blends in. You can save money by touching up the scratch yourself.  There are so many resources available to help you to learn how to touch up the scratch yourself.  You may want to google touching up paint scratches and you’re sure to have tons of articles and videos showing you step by step on how to get it done yourself with little cost.

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Car light bulbs – There are a lot of light bulbs that are used in a car. There are tail lights, head lights, brake lights, fog lights and side lights.  Check your owner’s manual for accurate light bulbs to purchase and once you know what you’re doing, each change will be easier. You don’t need to go to the car shop to get your bulbs replaced and changing them yourself will save you a great deal of money.

Air filters – Usually when you get an oil change, the service manager will come and show you the dirt and dust your air filter contains and then suggest that you replace it. Remember there is always a mark up and it’s really easy to replace yourself. Usually the air filter is in an easy to reach spot and all you have to do is open the metal or plastic clasp, lift the cover to pull out the old one and put in the new one.

Window cracks –If you notice a chip in your windshield, you should have it sealed as soon as possible to save the crack from continuing to grow requiring you to replace the windshield.  Sealing the chip or crack can save you hundreds of dollars!

These are just some steps that you can use to save you money but always refer to your owner’s manual as it may contain some instructions on how you can take care of your car and also give you tips on how you can replace or clean parts of your car. For more valuable tips or information, please visit our blog at www.prudentvaluecarsblog.blogspot.com