Looking to save money by cutting out trips to the mechanic? Maintaining your car yourself can be a great way to save money, but you want to be sure to do only as much as you're capable of.
First, what are the easiest things to replace? The most common DIY maintenance are oil changes and spark plug replacements, in large part because of the ease of these procedures. Other relatively simple tasks are tail light replacement, side mirror replacement, and head light replacement.
Some tasks that are better left to the mechanic if you have limited automotive repair experience. These starter replacement, head gasket replacement, and brake pad replacement.
When deciding whether to do it yourself or take it to the car shop, decide based on the kind of task. The harder the task, the more money you save by doing it, but also the greater risk you take of messing up your car.
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