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It is unfortunate, but there are many vehicle owners who do not want to pay out the money to keep up with the vehicle maintenance schedule. Maintaining your vehicle is an expense, but the potential costs of damage that can happen to your engine, transmission, and suspension is much greater. You really don’t save money by extending the time intervals between the recommended vehicle maintenance services. A multi-point inspection is a good way to find out if there are any potential problems lurking under the hood of your car.

In addition to a healthy vehicle that you can trust, there are four major benefits of preventative car maintenance:

Because brake parts have a definite lifespan, they need to be regularly serviced and sometimes replaced. Fortunately, your vehicle will give you some clear signals that it’s time for a brake service. Thankfully, not every brake noise requires a repair. It could be a harmless squeak from certain types of material in brake pads, there may be dust or moisture somewhere in the braking system, or you may just need to add new brake fluid. But be sure to have your brakes inspected to be sure.

Every driver should know about these symptoms of brake problems:

• Dashboard brake light comes on. This may simply mean you’re just due for a brake service. Or it could be your vehicle’s computer alerting you to a real problem. Make sure the parking brake isn’t engaged.

Have you ever wondered if all the statements you’ve heard in the media about vehicle maintenance are true? Who do you trust for the answers to your questions? The auto repair technicians at your auto shop will be happy to help you determine the truth about car maintenance.

Take a look at the statements below about Vehicle Maintenance and then decide whether they are True or False.