Regular car repair and maintenance can extend the life of your vehicle well beyond expectations. Modern cars can easily perform past the 100,000 mile mark with many cars exceeding 150,000 miles or more.

By following a careful schedule of car repair, you can keep your car running for years to come.

• Start with regular oil changes approximately every 3 months.
• Change the air filter at least once a year, more with heavy driving.
• Rotate the tires to help your tires wear evenly.
• Have the brakes and shocks inspected to avoid problems with handling and control.
• Check the transmission fluid levels regularly and change it as recommended by your manufacturer.
• Periodically drain the radiator and replace the antifreeze to flush rust and dust particles from the cooling system.
• Change the spark plugs up to once every 30,000 miles.
• Examine the exhaust system incluidng the muffler and catalytic converter.
• Wash and wax your car to keep the car body in shape.
• Check and replace the battery as needed.
• Check the fuel filter.
• Replace worn belts and hoses.

Your car repair specialist can recommend a specific schedule for your vehicle. A little maintenace now goes a long way to keeping your car repair-free for many miles.