If you are reading this now you are probably confused and frustrated and need of some good car repair money saving advice. These are three simple steps to saving money on car repairs.

The first step is to punch the numbers….

You need to price out an extended warranty. Why?

Because by getting a free online quote for an extended warranty can help you decide if you should repair the car. Think about this you just paid the repair bill and 10k 20k and 30k your going to get another whopping repair bill!

Think about how much longer you want to drive the car. If you just want to drive the car for as long as possible i highly recommend an extended warranty if you pay for all the repair bills you are flushing money down the toilet.

now think about if it is worth it to keep the car or buy a new car or a certified pre-owned car. it is a tough descision and something that should fit into your financial plans.

Now for saving money on you current car repair bill. If they have not started the job ask the repair shop if you can bring them the parts. If they say yes you just saved a hell of a lot of money (if they say no go to another repair shop) ask for a list of parts with part numbers have you vin# make , model and got to Partsgeek.com. They will be more than happy to get you parts. Most if not all mark up part prices some even as much as 40%.

Third if your car is at a dealership aka STEALERSHIP. Get it to a reputable local mechanic. Ask for references from neihbors and freinds. Dealerships are almost always WAY over priced. It is insane how much they charge to replace your cabin air filter.