New Category: Automotive Care

It’s without a doubt that vehicles are the biggest money suckers a family can own. Insurance, gas, regular maintenance, and the inevitable repairs (those of you with American-made cars know what I’m talking about) will sink your budget faster than a submarine with screen doors. All this and the hunk of metal/plastic on wheels continually depreciates.

With our continuous efforts to cut expenses, we have learned that a great deal of money can be saved by personally handling your own automotive maintenance and repairs. I have made it a habit that before driving (or towing) one of our cars off to the mechanic down the street, I will first research what really needs to be done to get the thing going on the road again. Surprisingly I have learned that I can save a bundle by doing half – if not all – the work myself.

Sharon has noticed that I have been through this grind a number of times already and suggested that I should begin sharing my experiences. I really don’t have a lot to offer since I am without a degree in Auto Mechanics, but I can throw out a few tips on how to keep a few bucks in your pocket. Perhaps it’ll also give you a little encouragment to take the leap and get under the hood of your own vehicle.

Hence the new category to our site: Automotive Care. I hope you’ll enjoy some of the forthcoming posts on my sometimes terrifying, yet never dull adventures in car care.