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Get yourself a good battery charger, making sure to keep it inside the car. A dead battery is more common than you think and you will be able to help other broken down drivers if you have a battery charger with you. Familiarize yourself with how the charger hooks up to your battery.

Never underestimate the value of keeping an emergency car kit handy. This kit will include the necessary tools for successfully charging a battery, changing a tire and adding gas to your tank. A few blankets, flashlights and spare batteries are also great to have.

 [http://www.awebcafe.com/blogs/viewstory/2731507 Some Advice About Getting Reliable Auto Repairs.] Ask many questions about your car when you bring it in for repairs. Make sure to consider previous problems you've had, and ask how to prevent them. One of the best ways to save on car maintenance is to prevent problems in the first place. A little money spent for prevention can save thousands in the future.

 [http://zebraground85.livejournal.com/1414.html Having Troubles With Your Car? Learn The Best Way To Fix It] Watch out for obvious warning signs that a repair person is not up to snuff. If they talk to you in circles or they don't pay attention to your questions, you may not be dealing with the best person. You need to trust a mechanic, and if you do not feel that trust, find another one.

Do not leave valuable items in the interior of your car if you need to leave it at the repair shop. If your belongings are in the way of your mechanic's repairs, they may be moved to the side, possibly even lost. The same is true of your trunk or the bed of your truck.

A spare tire and a jack are essential items to keep in your trunk. New cars often come with a kit you can use to change a tire. You don't want to end up stranded somewhere and get stuck paying a lot for a tow. It will be quicker and less costly when you do it yourself.

Assemble repair tools and keep them in your car, so you are prepared at all times. You're going to need to have some tire changing tools in this kit at the very least. Buy a jack if your car does not already have one equipped. You should have a Phillips and flat head screwdriver and several types of wrenches. Don't buy poor-quality tools. Get good, sturdy tools that won't break when you need them the most.

Find technicians to do your auto repair tasks instead of your dealer. Great mechanics abound in local garages. If you feel a good comfort level with someone, you should hire them.

Don't self diagnose complex auto repair issues. Bear in mind that you are not trained as a mechanic. It may seem like an easy fix, but in modern computerized vehicles, that may not be the case. Let the mechanic diagnose the problem. Be knowledgeable about the details, but let the repair shop make the diagnosis.

Problems with an automobile can really make a person stressed out and annoyed. Not to mention the expense involved.