January 7, 2019
4 Ways Regular Vehicle Maintenance Saves You Money in the Long Run
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Many car owners often find themselves skipping regular vehicle maintenance, believing that it’s only a waste of time and money. Rather than having their cars checked and serviced at least once a month, they would prefer to wait until a certain part breaks down or they experience car trouble on the road. As a result, they end up paying twice or even thrice the price of preventive maintenance.
Whether it’s changing your engine oil, balancing your tires properly or replacing your belts, it’s really important to keep up with regular vehicle checkup. Not only does maintenance improve your car’s performance but it also prevents you from wasting money on car repairs.
Here are 4 ways regular vehicle maintenance saves you money in the long run:
- It avoids major problems in the future.
Regular maintenance plays a vital role in preventing major problems in your car, which would lead to costly repairs. For instance, failing to change the oil leads to more friction in your engine, causing some parts to break down. Worse, the damage caused may no longer be reparable, in which case you’d need to shell out more bucks to replace the defective parts.
- It improves gas mileage.
By having your vehicle serviced on a regular basis, you’ll notice it running better and more efficiently. A car that’s properly taken care of will eventually get improved gas mileage, which means fewer trips to the gas station.
- It extends your car’s life
Taking good care of your vehicle prolongs its lifespan. By keeping it in its best possible shape through regular maintenance, you don’t have to worry about buying a new one in the near future. Without a doubt, you’ll spare yourself from spending precious dollars on repairs.
- It prevents emergency repairs
What’s great about preventive maintenance is that you have the option to take your car to the auto shop of your choice anytime you wish to. When you do so, you give yourself the guarantee that your vehicle is in good hands and you’ll only be paying a minimal amount for maintenance.
On the other hand, by neglecting to attend to your car, you’ll increase the chances of breakdowns. This will eventually leave you with no choice but to pay for towing service and, of course, extra repairs from the nearest auto shop.
There you have it! Consistently having your car maintained will assure you not just safety on the road but less expense as well. Don’t wait for something bad to happen to your vehicle. Get it checked now!
Donate an Outdated Car for Needy Veterans
Do you have an old sedan or truck that’s been giving you headaches? Are you thinking of getting rid of it without the hassles of selling it yourself? Hand it over to Veteran Car Donations then!
Donating it to us gives you the benefits of receiving a hefty tax deduction, availing yourself of our free and fast towing services at your convenience, and enjoying a smooth and hassle-free donation process.
Most important of all, your charitable contribution will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the impoverished, handicapped, unemployed, sick, and homeless veterans in your area.
The proceeds from the auction sale of donated vehicles are used by our IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners to provide needy veterans with mortgage-free and specially adapted homes, free physical and mental health care, employment opportunities, job training, transitioning assistance, tutoring support and education scholarships, financial assistance, and many other benefits.
As for the types of vehicles you can donate, we’re pretty much open to all sorts. From cars to motorcycles to boats, feel free to donate whatever vehicles you can spare. If you are uncertain about your vehicle’s eligibility for our vehicle donation program, contact us and we’ll let you know right away what we think.
For more information on our car donation program, feel free to visit our FAQs page. For inquiries, you can call our toll-free 24/7 hotline 877-594-5822 or send us a message online.
You can donate to Veteran Car Donations by either calling us or filling out our online donation form. We accept vehicle donations wherever you are in the United States since we have car donation programs in all 50 states.
Uplift the Lives of Our Heroes Today!
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If you’ve always wanted to give back to our nation’s heroes—those courageous men and women who fought for us and risked their lives to defend our freedom and protect our security—this seems like the perfect time to do so. Call us at 877-594-5822 and transform their lives with your car donation!
Last Updated: May 8th, 2023