Cara to Save Real Money When Running the Family Car

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Your car will serve you well, and cost effectively, if you take the
time to learn a few basic maintenance skills. Ready to start? Let's
go.
There are many areas where you can save real money when running your
car. Some of these are:
- Actual running expenses
- Minimizing serving costs
- Reducing the slide in value as it gets older
Let's look at each of these areas in turn.
Actual Running Expenses - save on day-to-day running costs
a) Go easy on the throttle and the brake pedals. If you anticipate the
traffic and road conditions a little more, you can save fuel and brake
pad wear. Don't be in such a hurry, go easy on the car controls.
b) Keep the tires at the correct pressure. If they look to be wearing
unevenly, get them checked. Get a wheel alignment done at least once a
year.
c) Shop around for the best fuel deal. Use coupons or dockets always.
d) When it's time for new tires, shop around. Don't be afraid to ask
"What is your best price?" Compare prices and brands. Get to know the
most suitable tire for your type of driving needs. Play off one
retailer against another. The same goes for brake pads. Don't just
accept any quote.
Minimizing Service Costs - keep these to a minimum
a) Learn to do your own oil change and greasing. This is not a very
arduous job. I actually enjoy the time under the car. Changing the
oil, oil filter and greasing only needs to take less than 1/2 an hour
altogether, but can save you a substantial amount of money. Just be
sure doing this does not void your warranty. You can also easily
change the air filter saving you even more money.
b) Get to know the normal noises your car makes. If at any time these
change, see if you can work where the noise is coming from. That way
when you go to your mechanic you won't have to say "Just fix it", you
will be able to offer some ideas as to the cause of the problem.
c) Keep an eye out for loss of any fluids. This is often a cause of
large maintenance costs. Check regularly to ensure the radiator water
level, engine oil level, brake fluid level, automatic gearbox oil
level, power steering oil and/or clutch fluid levels are all close to,
or at, the "full" mark.
d) Look at the garage floor. Has oil been dropped on it recently? Was
it from the back or the front of the car? Don't let oil leaks go
checked. Get them looked at right away.
e) If you choose to do your oil changes, shop around for the best
price on good oil and filters.
f) If your car requires some specialized servicing or repair, shop
around. Get competing quotes. Play off one repairer with another to
get the best price.
Minimizing the Value Slide - get the most for your car when you sell
a) Keep the car clean inside and out.
b) Keep the car polished at least once a year. Twice a year is better.
Use a good brand of polish
c) Use floor mats always. Keep them clean. Keep the carpets vacuumed regularly.
d) Keep a log book of all monies spent on the car and at what
mileage/kilometers they were done. Keep the receipts. This will help
you get the best price when you sell if prospective buyers can see you
looked after the car well.
e) Use a good quality vinyl or leather protector on your dash, seats
and door trims to save them from cracking and discoloration, as they
get older.
f) Look for rust spots. These can occur around the windscreen, under
the doors, in the door sills and other parts of the body. If you
notice any, treat them immediately with a good brand rust killer. If
you feel unqualified, get a specialist to fix it right away.
g) If you see stone chips, treat them right away. These can turn into
rust spots if not cared for. You could either use a auto paint spray
can of the same color or touch it up with a small paint brush and
touch up paint.
h) The value of your car will be enhanced at sale time if you keep it
as close to original condition as possible. Try to look after the car
and keep it looking like it would have been when it was new.
These are just some ways you can minimize your car ownership costs and
maximize the amount you receive when you go to sell the car.
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About the Author

Bruce HokinI had it. But it does not exist. Most people that I just
described are thinking about their lack of results, lack of volume,
lack of income, and the growing lack of belief.
Sound familar?
This is typical of a lot of home business entrepreneurs today. They
are GREAT people, and want the best for their family and team- but it
aint' happening.
And they wonder- "What am I doing wrong? I am making the calls, doing
the appointments, and holding the conversations-but nothing seems to
be moving forward. I have made a great effort for Success."
True. But you have not made THE EFFORT in your business. And that One
Effort determines everything else that happens in your business.
It impacts your phone calls.
It impacts your emails.
It impacts your prospecting.
It impacts your retailing.
It impacts your presentations.
It impacts dramatically your energy.
As well as your paycheck.
Some people call it THE POWER of Success- and others call it "The
Decider" of Success. No matter the industry or venue.
It is called -- DECISION.
Most people NEVER Succeed in their home business because they have
never DECIDED to Succeed. And THAT is one of the most powerful factors
in everything you do.
And I am NOT talking about making a choice. We all choose things
daily. That comes from the mind and can be changed. What I am talking
about is the FORCE and Power of the HEART. ALL Decision is birthed
from the heart and is non-negotiable. It is undeniable. And it is like
a non-stop GPS System that is guiding you and empowering you to get to
the destination you have programmed it for:
Your DREAM.
When you DECIDE to Succeed, all aspects of your home business are
taken to a whole new level. And your strugle starts to dissipate
almost immediately.
Why?
Decision can be felt in everything you do including your words and
actions. When you decide to Succeed at something, people take you more
seriously. They respond to you more positive. They listen more
intently. They are drawn towards you versus repelled by you. They LIKE
what they are feeling and hearing from you. It is a Force that is felt
in the person's heart- as your heart is unleashing the Power of
Decision.
And they want to be a part of something so powerful that it made you
to step up and Decide that this was going to take you to the top.
And they want to go with you.
If all of that happened - and your results radically changed-would
that increase your revenues?
DUH!
That is the single greatest reason why you need to DECIDE from the
Heart that you will not be denied, and no matter what- you will
Succeed. That action alone puts you in the top 3% of people in this
industry, and
you will start seeing "3% Results."
Bottom Line: People respond to people that have decided to Succeed
much more positive than folks who have not. The Prospect is FEELING
from someone who has decided- a Conviction and Confidence that most
will never know. They refuse to step out and DECIDE there are no other
options and this is their ONLY option-Success.
If you did that and really decided that there was no other
alternative- would it change your mind set? Yes. Would it change the
tone in your voice? Yes. Would it change the way that you look at your
plan of action? Yes. Would it change how you approach this business?
Totally.
Decide today. Put your heart out there and say, "Enough is Enough! I
am tired of listening to people that cannot get me where I want to go.
Today- I draw a line in the sand, and I Decide that Success is my only
option- and my only course of action. Period. No exceptions-no
excuses- only Success. It is done."
Try this little exercise. It can start to totally change the way you
look at this business- and YOU.
Would that be rocking for your Networking Home Business Success?
Oh yeah!
blessings...doug

About the Author
Doug Firebaugh is one of the top MLM Network Marketing Trainers in the
world. Over a million people a month read his training ezine. He spent
the last 7 years traveling the world speaking and training on Success.
He lives in Birmingham Michigan, and you can receive a FREE
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