So you are doing the right thing, driving a vehicle that is paid for, not carrying a car payment, how do you keep that car dependable and not go broke in the process? The key is proper maintenance.I am not talking about cosmetic investments that have nothing to do with the operation of the vehicle, this is about the maintaining safe drivability. Efficiently getting you from point a to point b on a daily basis.
Just like your household budget, it is important to put the most important items first on the list. I consider these to be items like brakes, tires and suspension components. If one of these fail at speed, you run the risk of a very serious accident.
The next area to invest in would be engine/transmission related. These items wear and should be inspected and replaced on a scheduled basis, refer to your vehicle owners manual to see what is recommended for your specific vehicle. Included are things like belts, radiator & hoses, changing the air filter, oil filter, engine oil, transmission and differential fluids.
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