Maintaining a car is enevitable.    Few plan for it.  A car should be treated like our own health. otatWith preventive care.  We should schedule and budget oil changes, tire rotation, tire replacement, battery replacement, etc.  That all being said having a good trustworthy mechanic can make you or literally break the bank.  Take the time to find someone who is good, fair and honest.   Aks for referrals and fins someone who has had experience with your make and model.  A car and maintenance is one of the larger expenses we incur an one that is not usually planned or budgeted properly.  Applying these principles will save you  thousands.