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QOTD: How Have Car Maintenance Costs Been For You?

The Truth About Cars

Yesterday we reported on a Consumer Reports story listing the most expensive and least expensive car brands in terms of maintenance. This, plus a Wall Street Journal article from February that details the high cost of car ownership, have me curious. What has your experience been like?

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Critical Car Maintenance Tips for a Trouble-Free Ride

Clean Fleet Report

Safety and Money-Saving Come from these Tips This article may contain affiliate links. Buying a car is a significant investment that needs proper planning for its maintenance work. Here are crucial tips to consider for a sound car maintenance routine. Depending on your vehicle type, the repairs and maintenance needs will differ.

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Simple But Important Maintenance Many Tesla Owners Forget

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla Maintenance In this article, I’m going to focus on the brake fluid test, but I figured I’d include the ENTIRE Tesla Recommended Maintenance below, since it is so small. Some […].

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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

Clean Fleet Report

A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Hybrids and electrics need maintenance, too Electric and hybrid vehicles are not just a trend; they’re the future of automotive technology. Plus, don’t forget a battery charger.

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs Tips to Cost-Effectively Extend the Life of Your Car This article may contain affiliate links. We know how expensive car maintenance and repairs can be, so if you’re looking for ways to save money while taking care of your vehicle, we’ve got some tips for you.

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DIY Car Maintenance Tasks to Try at Home

Get Electric Vehicle

Car owners may be tempted to skip maintenance because it is an extra cost they need to pay for. Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home. 

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range — 2 Years & 50,000 Miles of Maintenance Costs (Tires, Squeaky Suspension, & Wheel Alignment)

CleanTechnica EVs

This is a companion piece to CleanTechnica Chief Editor Zach Shahan’s recent article about his maintenance costs on two years with his Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+. Zach and I are compadres because we bought our Model 3s at about the same time in 2019 and both sprang $6,000 for Full Self Driving (FSD). Zach […].