The average driver doesn’t think that they can take care of their car by themselves. However, you don’t need to leave all of your auto repair and maintenance to a mechanic. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort to do this work yourself, you’ll find it’s easy to learn and highly rewarding. Here’s why you should try.

The Benefits of Doing Your Own Auto Repair & Maintenance

1. Save Money

Taking your car into the auto shop is expensive. Mechanics will typically inflate the cost of replacement parts when you purchase them from the shop, and they charge a premium for their labor. You may pay hundreds of dollars for a job that takes one or two hours. You’ll save a lot of money by picking up replacement parts at the auto salvage yard and installing them yourself.

2. Enjoy Pride of Ownership

Whether it’s a simple oil change or a large-scale repair, nothing compares to the pride you feel when you have conducted the work yourself. This is why working on cars is such a popular hobby; it’s easy to get addicted to that feeling of accomplishment. You’ll get to know your car on a level that you never have before, which creates a bond you’ll appreciate every time you take it for a spin.

3. Work on Your Schedule

Taking your car into the shop is always a little unpredictable. They may need to wait on a part or help other customers; in the meantime, you’re left without transportation. By conducting the work yourself, you can perform repairs and maintenance on your schedule—such as in your spare time on the weekends—and ensure that you have a car when you need it.

Fox Auto Salvage makes finding the parts you need for auto repair and maintenance easy. For over 40 years, this junkyard in Malvern, OH, has been known for its accurate, fast, and quality service. It’s are home to 40 acres of over 3,500 vehicles and a 65,000-square-foot warehouse space stocked with computer-cataloged parts. See auto parts online, visit the yard, or call (330) 863-1011 for assistance.