Say No to Mechanic Shops!

People always want more bang for their buck, true or false? I am going to have to lean on the side that says true. A buddy of mine recently made a visit to a nearby mechanic shop for his routine maintenance. He needed an oil change, tire rotation and rest of his car fluids topped off. He was charged $95.98 for parts and labor. Now, if it were me his shoes, I would have been a little concerned. Unless I'm getting the best oil in the world, along with a whole car inspectopn, my tires rotated, and all my fluids (including gas) refilled, I would never pay so much. There are a few simple steps you can follow in order to do all this maintenance work yourself, and in the comfort of your own garage. You can find tips and tricks, along with videos and step by step instructions, all over the internet or in books from your local library. If you go to an AutoZone you can get all the necessary things you need for a cheap price, especially since this particular store has specials on oils every day. Not only does this save money, it also teaches you a great life skill for future use. The problem with going to mechanics shops is that they overcharge you for labor and parts. For example; oil which has been recycled and refined to reuse in the vehicles of their customers is what you are over-[ariying to be put into your car. So, next time your car needs work which does not require professional labor, save yourself a little money and do it yourself at home.

Here is a couple links to Great locations for all your automotive needs
1.AutoZone
2. Advanced Auto Parts

Intro.

Cash, change, greenbacks, paper, green, capitol, moolah, bills, benjamins, lettuce, bread, and chips; there are so many ways to say money, but only one way to save. Knowledge is power, especially when dealing with the biggest tool in survival, money. Saving money is easy for some, but impossible for others, especially given the situation they may be in and what "needs" to be done. I work in the mall, and so I come across these "impulse buyers" all the time. Grabbing before thinking, then coming back few days later to return the items they recently purchased because they didnt think about how much they were using at the time; this is the way of the impulse buyer. There are simple steps to saving money that can be taken, even if you are one of those impulse buyers. One way is this: if a product just came out to the stores, for example a shirt or shoes, those items aren't going to be sold at full price for long. In the rapid moving market we live in now, nothing is new for more then a day or two. Before you know it the next best thing is out. Clothes are coming an going, especially if you have a big family and are buying clothes for multiple people. This can mean a lot of cash out the door. Buying clothes as the season ends saves a huge sum of money. Buying winter clothes as the spring time arrives is a great way to save money. Not only are you saving, you're are ready for the upcoming winter. You might not be sporting the latest trends, but you'll have more money to spend on other more important things!