Ten Commandments of Car Ownership

I.  I will check my tire pressure once a month.  By doing this, I will get more miles per gallon, lengthen the life of my tires, get better braking, but most of all, I will be driving a safer car.

II.  I will have the engine oil changed every three months or 3,000 miles.  By doing this, I will prevent major engine damage, saving me hundreds of dollars in auto repair.

III.  I will check under the hood of my car once a week.  By doing this, I will catch the little things before they become big things.

IV.  I will have my car safety-checked every six months.  I don't need any laws requiring this check-up; I know the importance of safety inspections.

V.  When I take my car in for repairs, I will not tell the technician what to do to repair it.  I will ask what is wrong with my car, how much it will cost to have it repaired and ask that no repairs are made until I'm called.

VI.  I will never sign a blank repair order.  It's like signing a blank check.

VII.  I will always leave a number where I can be reached when I leave my car for repair work.

VIII.  I will read my owner's manual from cover to cover.  The more I know about my car, the less money I'll spend on auto repair.      

IX.  I will have a preventive maintenance inspection performed on my car every six months.  A well-maintained car is a safe car.

X.  My car is very important to me, and without it I would be lost.  From this day forward, my car will receive loving care.