Our auto repair shop is big on preventative maintenance because we know how important it is to have your vehicle checked routinely in order to avoid major auto repairs down the road. But as we see our clients’ vehicles aging more and more and are working more often on high-mileage vehicles these days, some major auto repairs are bound to happen. The problem for many Americans is that paying for major repairs isn’t always easy. It’s one thing to budget car payments, insurance payments and even routine maintenance costs, but it is the unforeseen surprises, with big price tags, that can leave us shocked and concerned about how to pay for our vehicle. Even The Atlantic recently featured an article about how for many people, is that saving hundreds or thousands of dollars is a struggle.

Consumer Reports estimates that over five years, 4 percent of the total cost of your vehicle will be spent on repairs and maintenance. The problem comes when something major like an engine or a transmission goes. Then the sticker shock really hits. According to one recent study, the average American household spent $5,477 on gas and automotive expenses last year. $2,208 was for gasoline, but the rest – $3,269.00 – was for expenses like dealership maintenance, service station fixes and body shop repair.

We hope this situation never happens to you, but if something major does break down on your vehicle, and you are concerned that you don’t have the means to fix it, we can help. Auto repair financing is available to our customers as we have partnered with GE Capital and EasyPay Finance – to give you options, and take the burden out of keeping your car on the road. Expensive auto repairs don’t happen just to consumers with money. Even with excellent preventative maintenance habits, these expenses can occur and it’s good to know that you have options out there when it comes to financing your automotive repair. So, the next time you have some major car needs, give us a call and see how we can help. Quality auto repair shouldn’t suffer due to an unexpected expense.