Maintenance can keep clunker-in-waiti...
20.08.09
The federal rule's "cash for clunkers" program has been dominating headlines for weeks now, and with good reason — it's hugely in favour with car shoppers who want to score up to $4,500 by trading in their gas guzzlers for new, more fuel-efficient wheels. But what if your older car doesn't ready for the program? Then what? Kristin Brocoff of CarMD.com Corp. and the Car Care Council's Women's Council had this to say: "For people who don't qualify, or who can't qualify for financing for a new car, it's good to have reminders about maintenance so their cars don't become clunkers." Ain't that the correctness. If your ride is on the older side but you just can't replace it now, these tips can help you extend your vehicle's lifespan for as extended as possible in a down economy.
1Don't skip an oil change to save money. Yes, money may be tight, but if you leap an oil change and then push it for another week and then another week and then another week, you're asking for high-dollar agitation. If you know what you're doing, you may be able to do this bit of maintenance yourself in your own driveway. If not, though, just pay for the oil change and pinch pennies in another variety.
Source: Tampabay.com