The 10 Most Common Auto Repairs

By James Tam on October 24th, 2006

To look after a car is like looking after a baby! Every car owner dreads when your mechanic tells you that your regularly scheduled tune-up has uncovered a major repair problem. This will cost you a small fortune! As according to Motor Service, an auto industry trade magazine, the 10 most common and frequent auto repairs that will include the followings:

• The Brake system
• The Lube/oil change/filters
• The Cooling/heating (radiator)
• The Ignition/electronic control
• The Steering/suspension
• The Carburetor/fuel system
• The Electrical
• the Transmission/clutch/rear axle
• The Auto air conditioning
• The Exhaust system

Not only is just the auto repair services, there are many other costs associated with owning a car, like car payments, commuting expenses, for example gas, tolls, parking, and insurance premiums. Maybe there are some tips that can help car owners save money.
Making sure to keep your repair costs in check!
The most important things you can do to avoid costly auto repairs is preventive maintenance. By keeping your regular scheduled trips to your mechanic can save you money in the long run. Sometime if you have your own mechanic, check if they have their own schedule or either follow your car manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

Get a quota price before bringing your car in for repairs; be sure to ask for a written estimate ahead of time. You’ll also want to make sure that the repair shop will get your approval before performing any work that exceeds a certain amount or you are in for a shock!
Check and found how to lower your commuting expenses!
You will be surprised to know that most car owners overlook the cost of commuting when determining their monthly car expenses. You have to take in addition to gas and toll charges, you may need to factor in fees to park your car. The system of car pooling, either with co-workers and also through a car pooling service, and by using the public transportation like the trains and the buses in your area can greatly reduce your commuting expenses.

Maybe do your research with different insurance companies to further lower your insurance premiums!
The most expensive payment apart from your car payment, your monthly insurance premium is the second-largest car-related expense. There are ways, if you’re looking to save money on your premiums, you can try to follow these simple steps:

1. Shop around in different companies you will be amazed to find that the premiums vary widely from company to company, so it often pays to compare policies.
2. As you increase your deductible typically, you will be increasing your deductible and this will result in a lower premium.
3. If you are driving an older car, you may want to consider dropping collision and other comprehensive coverage.
4. Keep an eye out and take advantage of discounts by asking your insurer what types of discounts they offer. Sometimes low mileage, antitheft devices, air bags, antilock brakes and being a safe driver will also give you extra bonus in lowering your premium.
5. Being a driver for a longer period of time may also earn you extra points towards a lower premium.
6. Ask the insurance companies what else they offer and you will be surprised what they can tell you.
7. So I hope these tips can help you.

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