#car maintenance

Now that you’re earning a higher than entry level salary, it seems like it’s finally the time to buy that first car. With all the low-down payment, cash discount, or free this and that options car dealers are offering now-a-days, it looks like there’s no better time than now to get behind the wheel and drive to the office then to the beach. But, are these really all it costs to own and run a car for your daily commute? So before you make the biggest, not necessarily the most important, withdrawal of your adult life, consider the following costs you’ll encounter while owning your brand new car. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Schedule or PMS is your manufacturer’s recommended interval when you have to bring your baby back to the shop for a change of fluids, filters, and a check-up. Usually the interval will be based on a set distance you’ve run the car or 6 months, whichever comes sooner. How much each visit costs and the interval will vary based on the vehicle make and model so it will be good to do some research on that while deciding which car to buy. (As it’s your first car, it’s quite likely to happen.) Don’t think that you can skip this as comprehensive insurance is often a requirement when taking loans. Read more in our articles including "Things To Consider Before Buying Your First Car" and "Moo Mini Cards: An Expensive Lesson in Proofreading".