If you own a car, you know that auto repairs are a fact of life. Learning something about auto repair can save you a ton of money. Make sure you put the advice from this article to good use. You’ll be well positioned to use the tips if you ever have to deal with a car breaking down.

Check for A.S.E. certification before you choose a mechanic. This indicates passage of written testing and experience of no less than two years. You will then know that you are dealing with a trained professional.

You must wash your car to keep the rust away. Rust will happen, but you can slow things down by keeping the car clean. Use a decent wax for protecting paint jobs as much as you can.

Know your auto manual very well, or at least dog ear important pages. Do not hesitate to let your mechanic …