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If you believe your monthly car and insurance payment are the only cost of owning a vehicle, it may be time to reevaluate your perspective. Besides the fill-ups at the gas station, there’s the occasional car wash, annual inspection, state tax, depreciation, and don’t forget about routine maintenance. All else aside, investing in routine maintenance will give you the greatest ROI (return on investment). Putting off small easy to repair issues can quickly escalate into major and expensive repairs or leave you broken down on the highway waiting for roadside assistance. Through routine car maintenance, small issues can be detected and inexpensively corrected. In this article, the mechanics of Autobahn Performance demonstrate the price of fixing small issues vs. major repairs, how one leads to the other, and how it all factors into the real cost of owning an automobile. Preventative Auto Maintenance Vs. Major Repairs The following is a comparative cost analysis of how ignoring minor re...

After a candid conversation with Ethan Rogowski of Autobahn Performance , we get an in-depth insider look at the differences between dealership car services and those of independent mechanic shops. Post Warranty Car Service – Dealership vs Independent Mechanic When your warranty has expired and your car breaks down or needs servicing, it’s already a major inconvenience. Now, comes the decision of whether you should take it to a dealership or an independent shop. To aid in this process, we sat down with an automotive insider and prepared information that will be helpful in making an informed decision about servicing and maintaining your car. Insider Secrets From an Ex-Dealer & Independent Mechanic’s Perspective Ethan Rogowski of Autobahn Performance has worked on both sides within the industry. He agreed to share his insight on what the dealerships won’t tell, or don’t want you to know. Let’s get into it: Q. Why do car dealership Service department always seem to charge so m...