A car can be a time and money sink if it is not taken care of properly. It is important to familiarize yourself with your car and learn more about simple methods you can use to fix small problems. Keep reading to save money and time later.

You need to know about all costs before handing your keys over. If something is unclear, have the mechanic or service counter rep clarify it for you before any work is done on the car. You don’t want to be hit with unexpected charges after the repairs are done.

Make sure that you have car records on file. A good place to keep these records in the glove box, so you can produce them on demand when talking to a mechanic. The mechanics who work on your car will need to see your maintenance records before working on your car. They can diagnose …