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No doubt any driver will be all too aware of how much a car can cost you, aside from the initial price, which could actually be quite cheap, the cost of running and maintaining it and insuring yourself on it can quickly rack up to thousands of pounds. Aside from the rocketing prices we are seeing on insurance and of course fuel, one of the biggest potential out goings for a car owner is the cost of having it repaired. Car repairs can quickly add up to a substantial sum of money even if it seemed like there was virtually nothing wrong with it when you took it in, even minor adjustments can set you back financially. It is good practise to regular maintain your car; you should take the approach that doctors do to patients, ‘prevention rather than cure’. In most cases it is far easier and more effective to prevent a problem from arising than it is to fix it once it has, so make a point of getting into the habit of doing some routine checks on your car. When checking the engine, be thorough, make sure you maintain the correct oil, water and coolant levels. It also pays to give the body work of your car a look over too, although it seems unlikely that you’d miss something this apparent if you did then it could quickly progress into a bigger problem. In addition to your routine checks you should get your car serviced on a regular basis, for many people this something that happens annually anyway, usually when the prospect of the MOT looms ahead. However, it can be useful to have your car serviced after every few thousand miles or so, this is a appropriate measure than time as it is relevant to how much you use your car. Although it might seem like an unnecessary expense regular checks and maintenance will keep your car running efficiently, (meaning you’ll save money on fuel), and also, more importantly, keep you safe on the road. Furthermore regular servicing will also prevent any problems from developing and potentially costing you a significant amount of money. It is important to keep an eye on your windscreen too, many people tend to over look this aspect of the car, but should a problem arise with you windscreen the cost of having it replaced can be quite substantial. So if you do spot a chip on your windscreen, no matter how small and insignificant it might seem, don’t just ignore it because it is quite likely that it will develop into a bigger and more expensive problem to deal with. Chips can quickly develop into cracks, which can often mean your whole windscreen has to be replaced. So if you’re in need of windscreen repairs why not check out Auto Windscreen repair online.
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