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Why Professional Maintenance on Your Vehicle Saves You Money in the Long Run

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Going as far back as your first vehicle, you were probably told about the importance of routine auto maintenance. As you’ve gained more experience in handling cars, you’ve probably come to realize that professional care is essential in extending the life of your vehicle.

Visiting your auto mechanic regularly can help you save money on auto care. Below are a few of the benefits professional auto maintenance provides.

Long-Lasting Engine

As a general rule, auto manufacturers recommend an oil change every 3,000 miles or every six months.

Metal shavings and other debris contaminate oil over time. Once the oil becomes dirty, it produces greater friction that causes moving components in the engine to degrade faster. Timely oil changes help keep your engine performing like new for a longer period of time.

Better Fuel Economy

A tune-up includes checking spark plugs, fuel filters, and other components that affect the way a vehicle uses fuel. If you don’t get regular tune-ups, your fuel lines can become clogged with debris or other components may work less efficiently.

If you’re unsure about how frequently to schedule tune-ups for your vehicle, ask a technician at a professional automotive repair shop like American Automotive.

Roadside Emergencies Prevented

When you break down on the road you might have to pay a towing fee. Breaking down at night, on a weekend, or during a holiday often means paying more for labor.

You can avoid this situation by having an auto service center regularly inspect your tires, belts, hoses, and fluid levels. Replacing these components as they wear down decreases your risk of a roadside emergency.

Warranty Stipulations Met

Your vehicle comes with a basic warranty, which you may choose to upgrade for an additional fee.

Every type of warranty requires you to meet certain stipulations, such as getting oil changes on time. When you schedule regular maintenance to meet those requirements, you’ll have warranty protection. If something does happen, this means you’ll pay less out of pocket for the repairs.

Advance Warning for Replacement Parts

An unexpected need for auto service can significantly impact your budget. This is especially true when you don’t have cash on hand to pay for the repairs.

Routine service from a professional mechanic can provide advance warning that your brake pads are wearing thin or your shocks will need to be replaced. Knowing these things ahead of time makes it easier to budget and plan for auto care.

In addition to preventative maintenance, you can save money by getting help as soon as you notice a problem.

If your car or truck is making an unusual sound or handles differently, a visit to your auto mechanic can help diagnose the problem. In most situations, early care will prevent a problem from becoming more serious and more expensive.

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How to Turn Your Passion into a Money-Making Machine

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You’ve heard the phrase “if you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”, right? Well, what if you could actually make that happen?

Chances are you’re probably passionate about something. Whether it’s writing, cooking, or photography, there are so many opportunities to create cash flow from your passions, especially in this digital and entrepreneurial age.

There are so many success stories about how people have turned their passions into thriving businesses that support their comfortable lifestyles. Just look at the founder of Lean Kitchen; he took his passion for meal prepping and turned it into a nationwide business.

In this article, we’ll discuss how you can turn your passion into a money-making machine. Be warned, it will take some discipline and perseverance, but it’s totally possible.

Get Really Good at It

If you want to make money from your passion, you’ll have to become really, really great at it. You must master this skill and be one of the best you know at using it. No matter what your passion is, there are always things you can learn or practice to improve it.

For example, if you love playing the guitar and want to make money one day with it, you’ll have to spend a lot of time practicing, learning new songs, and becoming an advanced player.

Identify What People Want

So now that you’ve gotten pretty good at your skill and you’re confident you could get someone to pay you for it, it’s time to identify what it is that people are actually willing to pay for. What do people want? How will your skill and passion make someone’s life better?

This involves a bit of market research and tapping into the business side of making money from your passion. Do people want to learn your skill? Then create a course. Do people want to hire you for your skill? Then become a freelancer. Do people want to purchase the product of your skill? Then start an online business or storefront.

The possibilities are truly endless in this situation.

Start as a Side Project

Don’t quit your day job immediately after finding a way to make money from your passion. It’s good to dream big, but it’s also important to start small. You don’t want it to be stressful; you want to keep it fun and actually enjoy working on this project and your passion.

Over time, you’ll start to make more money from your passion the more you learn about what people want, how to market yourself, and really find your niche in the industry. This could take a couple of months or a couple of years. No matter how long it takes, remember to keep pushing and persevere through the challenges – because there definitely will be challenges.

Eventually, you may be able to leave your full-time job and pursue your passion project. In the meantime, stay patient and watch your project grow so you can start making money.

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