Let’s get one thing clear, saving money on your car does not mean you are avoiding maintenance on your car.
It just means you are taking care of your car yourself!
If you are a noob all you need is the owner’s manual, few hand tools, some learning skills and voila! You are ready.
However, doing everything by yourself isn’t advisable as there are certain things for which you will require a mechanic.
You definitely know that you need to replace your car’s oil every 3 months.
Mechanics mostly charge you unnecessarily for a simple task like this.
Check the owner’s manual or watch an online video to learn how to drain the old fluid and replace it with new oil.
Make sure you don’t spill any liquids and you are good to go!
Air filters prevent polluted air from entering the engine area of your car.
But, the longer you have the filter intact the dirtier it gets and needs a replacement.
In such cases, you need to need to open up the car hood and look for the filter covers.
The whole process of changing the old filters with the new one will take minutes.
Windshield wipers are not used every day. However, faulty wipers during heavy rain or storm or is a nightmare for every driver.
But, a mechanic won’t replace them for you, until you pay him.
No need to pay for such a small task, just know the brand and size of your old wipers to replace them with new ones.
Remove the old blades and replace them with new ones, but make sure you align them correctly.
Once, you are done, turn on the car to check the new wipers.
Your radiator sustains the maximum heat and debris buildup.
You need to keep this part clean by draining the fluid and cleaning up the deposit.
Give it a good clean with water, and refill it with new coolant.
A typical car owner is very specific about the headlights and taillights.
It’s important to be specific about them as lights are important for clear vision, and alert others about your intentions while driving.
If you find that the lights aren’t working, it’s time for you to buy a replacement and do it yourself.
Take your old bulb to the shop so that you make sure the new bulb is of the same size.
You can easily find a way to change the bulb in your owner’s manual or online.
Remember not to touch the bulb with your bare hands!
These are some odd jobs you can easily perform yourself!
And, for the major issues, you can always visit an automotive repair shop.
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