Auto Repair Questions

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1) Basically the manual tells you everthing you need to know regarding maintenance to the vehicle.........FOREVER. Many "mechanics" and oil change type places try to upsell unnecessary services and products. Don't bite.
Note: Transmission service is periodically required (see manual), but not "flush's" in between

2) Nothing, see manual, and wax (by hand, not the spray on junk) the car at least twice a year to maintain paint. Once is better than nothing, but twice is better. Especially if it stays outdoors

3) Many. Mostly proclaimed by.......hucksters, (and cornerbacks)-see manual

4) A certain amount of abrasion caused by the pad against the rotor in normal stopping is unnavoidable. When the rotor becomes to thin to be considered safe (by loss of metal during this process) it must be replaced. If you did not replace the pads soon enough, overworn pads will damage the rotors prematurely, and thus cause early replacement. There are other things that cause replacement of the rotors, but these are the most common. Make SURE you are dealing with reputable people as this is one to the most commmon auto scams

5) At $100 p/hour labor time for auto repairs, it doesn't take much to get over 3..or $500. Auto manufacturers with increasing efficiency have made cars more difficult to work on, and thus takes more time and..........more$$$$