In my 40 years in automotive service and repair, there has always been one constant, “It Costs HOW much?” Here’s an easy example: let’s look at the tire. Since 2020 we have seen an average price increase of over 20% year over year. That means the average $100 tire in 2020, is now over $160 each! That’s $240 more for 4 tires for the same class of tire. That doesn’t even take into account the increase in labor costs to allow our team members the opportunity to live in the communities they work.
All that being said, having professional service performed on your vehicles will help keep your 2nd most expensive investment running well and providing you with reliable transportation. With the average cost of a new car over $50,000, the maintenance expense of brakes and tires on a car can run about $2,000 on many of our vehicles. In relation to vehicle replacement, maintenance is by far less costly than replacement of your perfectly ok and paid for vehicle.
Having trust in your local shop to maximize your transportation dollar is important to managing your service and repair expenses. Maintaining your relationship with your shop, like your doctor, lawyer, or accountant, is central to keeping costs in line due to their understanding of your lifestyle and driving habits. There will ALWAYS be someone that will do it cheaper, my ask is that you don’t jeopardize your investment or safety in the age of $7.00 coffees and $10.00 Chicken Sandwiches.
Want to chat?…..I’d love to hear from you, Bill@Adamsautoworx.com
By Bill Adams, Diablo Auto Specialists