When the time comes to buy a new vehicle, new or used, you should always take the time to look into the maintenance costs of the car or truck before you complete the purchase.
The cost to properly maintain one vehicle may vary greatly
with another make or model. The
Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro is here to help guide you in making an auto
purchase based on facts and figures.
Calculating Maintenance Costs
Auto maintenance costs cannot be determined by comparison to
a similar make or model. While one
vehicle may run a few hundred for the first few years’ maintenance and upkeep,
while another may cost over a thousand!
That is a fairly significant difference if you ask me. And you cannot take maintenance shortcuts
either. Many automobiles have a strict
maintenance schedule that is required to be maintained in order to keep your
warranty intact.
Some auto makers will offer buyers a full maintenance
package. It may even be included
in your purchase price. This is great for buyers as you will have no out of
pocket maintenance costs, making it easier for you to actually get proper
maintenance performed on the proper schedule.
There are a lot of places where you can compare
automotive maintenance costs. Consumer Reports is always a top
choice. They regularly assemble
maintenance costs on a variety of cars and trucks. Consumer Reports
usually offers a wide range of information on the subject, in addition to being
more current than some other sources.
More than Maintenance: Other Costs to Consider
A budget conscious buyer usually has more than the maintenance
costs to consider with their new auto purchase. These buyers will likely want
to calculate expenditures like average costs of auto repairs and even
the depreciation of the vehicle over a set number of years. Either
of these could be a surprise cost if you have not bother to check it out
beforehand.
The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro
always encourages handling easy auto repairs and auto maintenance
tasks at home if you possess the proper information and skills to do so, but
when you are looking at meeting the requirements
to keep your new auto warranty in effect, D-I-Y is not usually allowed.
If you need the assistance of an ASE Certified Master
Mechanic with a great reputation, come straight to our auto
repair shop or call 803-735-7902. Sanford’s Automotive Service has
proudly served the greater Columbia, SC area since 1989. Sanford’s offers the experience and skill
you need with the superior customer service you deserve.
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