6 Secrets of People Who Don't Have Car Problems

To the woman who is constantly bringing her station wagon in for minor repairs or getting hit with $3,000 mechanic bills (what's an air-conditioning compressor, anyway?): It doesn't have to be this way.
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To the woman who is constantly bringing her station wagon in for minor repairs or getting hit with $3,000 mechanic bills (what's an air-conditioning compressor, anyway?): It doesn't have to be this way. Here, six secrets of people who never seem to have car troubles. (And yes, it's about more than just being lucky.)

They get their oil changed regularly. Read more.

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They don't let their gas fall below a quarter tank. Read more.

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They don't speed. Read more.

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They buy from reputable dealers. Read more.

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They keep hints of valuables out of sight. Read more.

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They don't ignore that funny feeling. Read more.

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