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Recent survey of frequent repairs and associated auto shop vs. DIY costs by AutoMD.com revealed significant savings opportunities for consumers. Among a few notable examples:

Oil & Filter Change: $22 savings ($33 DIY vs. $65 Shop)

Transmission Fluid Change: $160 savings ($42 DIY vs. $202 Shop)

Thermostat Replacement: $87 savings ($30 DIY vs. $117 Shop)

Tire Rotation: $30 savings ($0 DIY vs. $30 Shop)

Front Breakpad Replacement: $140 savings ($40 DIY vs. $180 Shop)

As more and more consumers choose to do maintenance work themselves, such comparison of real savings is very timely. Of course, DYI part requires time, money and know-how. For those of us that don’t have all 3 – we recommend looking into a extended service plan that offers auto breakdown coverage AND maintenance bells & whistles that often come with the plan.