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Top Factors That Affect Car Maintenance Costs


Spending for a car doesn’t stop at shelling out the hefty downpayment and monthly amortizations that come with it (depending on the type of payment plan that you have, of course). If you’re thinking of buying your own set of wheels, you should also factor in the maintenance costs involved.

Now costs vary depending on the type of car you will buy; some brands are more expensive to maintain than others. Generally, European cars have higher maintenance costs compared to Asian vehicles such as Toyota or Honda. Aside from car brand, there are other factors that can affect the price of your maintenance.

How the driver uses the car – drivers who are more disciplined when it comes to using their cars generally incur lower maintenance costs since they don’t get into accidents often and they take good care of their vehicles. The more careful a driver is with his car, the fewer repairs it will require in the future.

Car service used – being a street-smart driver means knowing when to send your car to specialty cases where repairs are more costly. There are services that you don’t entrust to lesser known mechanics especially if you have an expensive car, like a Mercedes-Benz or a Lexus.

Access to parts – the smart driver also knows when it’s more practical procure parts from smaller suppliers that charge lesser than the others. He knows if it’s really necessary to go for a genuine parts replacement. Generally, engine parts should be replaced with original ones. Others, such as bumper covers and fenders can be replaced with generic parts that have more reasonable costs.

Whatever type of car you’re driving, you should ensure that it gets the right kind of maintenance it deserves. Roverworks is Canberra’s top choice for automotive repairs, parts and maintenance. Our mechanic team specialises in Land Rover and Range Rover models, in addition to servicing of 4x4s, off-road and other car models. Visit our shop for a quick check-up, Toyota consultation, Honda repairs, or maintenance and parts.