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During these tough economic times, many persons are looking for cheaper items. This goes for everything, including motor vehicle oil change. Most people don’t want to think about cheapness when it comes to oil change services because they are afraid of compromising on good quality. However, this is not necessarily the case. Read on to find out how to get a cheap oil change.
You can definitely get oil change at a discounted rate and still satisfy your car needs without spending a fortune. When you take the time to do your research and shop around, you will be surprised to know how much you could save on oil changes for a car, van or truck. Contrary to what most people believe, there is no need to spend money at the lube center every 3000 miles or 3 months to get a quick oil change. Some tips are provided below to help you spend less money.

How to Get a Cheap Oil Change
Based on the recommendations from many car manufacturers, the oil should be changed after driving for every 7500 miles in normal conditions. So, it is always a good idea to check the manual for your vehicle to see the recommended times for oil change. Many mechanics suggest changing a car's oil after 5,000 miles. If you do this, you could end up spending up to 50% less.

Another way to get a discount oil change is to look out for cost-saving deals and coupons at the annual sale events for filter and oil change. This is a good way to benefit from a large discount. Aside from the discounts at sale events, you can use coupons to save money. If you are regular or a loyal customer at a particular store, you could search for their coupon offers. In most cases, these coupons are available on the Internet and newspapers.

One other way to take advantage of cheap oil change is to do it yourself. Yes, you could take this on as a DIY project rather than paying for the service at a lube center. In the long run, you might save twenty dollars on each change.

In addition to saving money, when you change the oil at home you will be saving a lot of time. When you check all the time that it would take for you to drive to and from a lube center, you could reduce the overall time to two hours or less. Not to mention the fact that you will also get to spend less money for gas! Much like changing transmission fluid, getting your car's oil changed regularly will make it easy for you to keep your motor vehicle running smoothly and safely for many years and help you avoid needing costly repairs. Keep these simple tips in mind if you need help to get cheap oil change without compromising on quality car care.

 
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The modern-day passenger vehicles are practical choices, but they can be just as luxurious, sleek and sophisticated as some of the high end vehicles. For instance, large groups and families can sit comfortably in the third row of the 7 passenger vehicles with advanced features, interior and exterior styling and performance. Below you can find the 3 Best 7 Passenger Vehicles Available.

2013 Buick Enclave:
The 2013 Buick Enclave is ranked highly as one of the most affordable SUVs in the midsize category. According to the test drivers, this vehicle comes with a large cargo, well-designed interior and adds a comfortable, classy feel to its smooth ride. It gets high ratings for having comfortable seats even at the third row. It has a V6 3.6-liter engine that delivers 288 horsepower; good ratings for fuel economy; a smooth-shifting standard 6-speed auto transmission; well insulated cabin and solid driving dynamics.

The Enclave gets above-average scoring for safety as well as for providing plenty features and space to keep adults and kids entertained. The Enclave base model features a satellite radio, rearview camera, IntelliLink infotainment system for Bluetooth connectivity. There are also optional features such as navigation, blind zone alert, advanced stereo system and perforated leather seating.

2013 Acura MDX:
The 2013 Acura MDX is seen as a good choice for persons who want an upscale crossover with seven seats, good handling and lots of technology. It’s also ranked as one of the best 3 row passenger vehicles in its class for the money. Many test drivers love the Acura MDX because of its refined handling that is supported by a standard all-wheel drive as well as with the power from its standard V6 300-horsepower engine. Other high points of this vehicle include the steering handling; well-built upscale cabin with good-quality material as well as technology features such as navigation, solar sensing climate system and a multi-view camera. Overall, the MDX seating received high ratings for comfort, but the third row lacks the space that is needed for longer trips.

2013 Chevrolet Traverse:
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is an affordable and versatile mid-size SUV that is offering a comfortable ride with its huge cargo room and solid fuel economy. Based on the reviews, the Traverse shifts relatively smoothly with its 6-speed auto transmission; offers optional all-wheel drive on all trims and stands apart from others with safety scores which are above-average for the vehicles in this class.

In addition, the Traverse interior is made with improved materials with supportive and comfortable seating in the second and first rows and spacious third row seats to accommodate adults. The standard features on the inside include a backup camera, Bluetooth phone connectivity, 6.5 inch touch screen display. It can also be equipped with the MyLink infotainment system from Chevrolet to allow Pandora Bluetooth audio streaming. Overall, the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is one of the best midsize 3 row SUVs in its class for Families as it offers the best combination of size, quality and family-friendly features.


 
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It is an essential requirement that some cars need. It becomes an urgent need if the wheel frame has been damaged. The cost depends on the local costs. There are some official company stores that also do the work. The local guys might use some old tools and you may not get the right result.

Front wheel alignment (such as a front-end alignment) will be of $30-$65. The price might fluctuate to $5 depending on the area. A four wheel alignment should be around $50-$95. Some company people recommend you to get wheel alignment get annually. It is a fair deal as your car might cover lot of distance in one year. The alignment should also be done when the car vibrates too much. Or the wheels don’t follow the direction of the steering.

The process is to take the car on a ramp. Then the wheel is made to spin there. A laser beam captures the data and gives to a computer. The standard data is compared to the data fed to the computer. The average cost of one tire should be around $12 per tire. There are many companies that offer some deals of wheel alignment. They might be willing to offer a discount of around 75%. They provide good services. The time taken to align the front wheels is approximately 1 hour.

You might have a custom car that requires a special wheel alignment. If you get the wheel alignment done from you car dealer it could be great. You could ask for compensation as you are their customer. The smart decision would be to get the price from different retailer. Do a price comparison of the top companies.
The benefit of getting the wheel alignment is better efficiency of the car. If the wheel goes straight then it would take up less fuel. The tires would also run smooth for a longer time. It is recommended to choose a certified mechanic or shop. it is correct that some people can do the job for a cheap rate. But the proper work might not be done. Much like wheel alignment, windshield repair/replacement is an important maintenance procedure that can compromise your safety if not done properly/at all.

The whole concept is based on steering center. The wheel should be straight if the direction is straight. That makes a lot of sense. Four-wheel alignment might be a little more i.e. $50 to $95 dollars. It depends on the expertise and quality of service.


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