In a nut shell, economics, a vehicle is a major buy for most people, what so many people donâ??t realize is that they donâ??t have to buy a new car every few years. The vehicles of today are in no way the same as they were 20 years ago. Technology has evolved to the point that 200,000 miles on a vehicle is the norm, whereas 20 years ago that would have been the exception. So why not keep your vehicle and keep the payments you would make on a new vehicle in your pocket.

Itâ??s really not difficult to do maintenances on a vehicle so it will last. By simply changing the fluids, making the necessary repairs and or services when needed you will have a dependable, efficient and safe vehicle that you can take on the road for a vacation and not worry about it breaking down leaving you stranded.

Look at it this way:

Changing your oil is about $35.00 (when done correctly) every 3000 miles or 3 months or 4 times a year. Thatâ??s $140.00 a year. If you donâ??t do the oil change you could damage the engine and youâ??re looking at $3000.00 to $8000.00 to replace or repair the engine. Sounds like money well spent.

Changing spark plugs and other ignition parts (called a â??tune upâ?? 20 years ago) is about $225.00 to $500.00 (depending on the type of vehicle you have) every 50000 miles. Thatâ??s 4 times in 200,000 miles of driving. If you donâ??t have the service done at the proper mileage you can expect to spend $3 to $4000.00 for cylinder head replacement when you try to remove the spark plugs after more than the 50000 miles.

Transmission fluid changes and flushing, the fluid inside your transmission is its life blood, without it you donâ??t go anywhere. Not only does it lubricate the internals of the transmission but it provides the hydraulic pressure to make the transmission work. Changing the fluid and filter costs about $90.00 and should be done every 30,000 miles. Thatâ??s 8 changes in 200,000 miles with an investment of $720.00. A new or rebuilt transmission is about $3500.00