If you own a car, you know how terrifying it can be for your car to break down. It either costs a ton at the mechanic or takes forever on your own. While both strategies can be annoying, the tips in this article can help you decide what to do.

Talk with your technician to determine if they have worked on your car before. If they have before, then they are likely going to be able to also fix your car easily enough.

Clean you car on a regular basis so it doesn’t become rusty. All cars eventually get rusted, but the process can be delayed considerably by washing off any chemicals or salt immediately. Waxing your car helps protect the paint.

Before you pay for repairs, take the car out for a spin to make sure things are working as they should. Skipping this step is a common error …