High Mileage Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Fixing Your Present Vehicle Saves Money Most of us want to get the most for our motoring dollar.  One of the best ways to do this is extending the life of your current vehicle.  With new car prices in the United States averaging well over $15,000, money invested in keeping your existing vehicle in good shape could save you hundreds - even thousands-- of dollars a year.  When you consider the true cost of buying a new car (price of the car, sales tax, license and registration fees, insurance), it is not difficult to justify investing a few hundred dollars to repair your present vehicle. Safety and Scheduled Maintenance The safety aspect of properly maintaining your vehicle, especially when it has high mileage, should not be overlooked.  Failing brakes, exhaust leaks and other problems can be prevented by following sound car care practices. Unfortunately, most manufacturers only provide maintenance guidelines for the first 100,000 miles or so.  Clear procedures for maintenance beyond this mileage do not exist.  At best, manufacturer's provide interval service schedules, such as every 15,000 miles.  These schedules should be followed whenever possible.  By doing so, you can reasonably expect thousands more satisfactory miles from your vehicle.  High Mileage Inspection and Evaluation If your vehicle has passed the 100,000 mile mark and you want to significantly prolong its useful life, it is time to have it thoroughly evaluated by a professional automotive technician who can recommend needed repairs or service.  This facility is equipped to perform this service.  We employ technicians who use factory level information detailing your vehicle's service requirements. Our high mileage inspection and evaluation goes beyond cursory "once-overs" and is designed to get to the root of potential problems.  Ask your service advisor or technician to show you exactly what is involved in this service.  He or she will be happy to go over the evaluation form with you before you okay the inspection and provide you with a comprehensive estimate for any work recommended as a result of your vehicle's checkup.  They will tell you about repairs that are necessary today, and also alert you to items that are potential problem areas you may want to address today for more trouble-free miles tomorrow.  Naturally, you make the decision as to what work is actually performed. Working together, we can add years to the life of your car or truck. Questions? Email us!