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A new, comfy pair of shoes can make you feel like you’re walking on a cloud; it makes your whole body sing. On the contrary, a worn-out, tattered pair can cause a multitude of problems, leaving your joints and muscles achy. The same principle applies to your tires. Keeping up on tire maintenance is imperative to the overall health of your car, and not maintaining them could become the root of a multitude of problems to your vehicle.

Your New Year’s resolution doesn’t always have to be about improving yourself. How about making 2012 the year to improve your four-wheel investment so it runs many more years, pollutes less and burns less gasoline?!

Finding the right mechanic can help you keep your vehicle longer and help you save money. Yet most people give more thought to finding a good hairdresser than they do to finding a good mechanic. Use these five tips to finding the very best mechanic you can. Start with your local neighborhood or shops near your place of work, but don't limit your search by geography alone.

Considering a new car? Instead of spending $20,000 plus for a new vehicle, it may be more economical to add features to your current vehicle. New vehicles depreciate as soon as they are driven off the lot and will lose more value over time. Many experts say that a new vehicle is one of the worst investments you can make with your money!

Instead, consider adding some of those same updates that are making you consider buying new to your existing car! Many of these improvements give the new-car feeling at a fraction of the cost.

Did you know that driving less doesn't translate to less maintenance? That's because there are basic items that still need regular service, even if the vehicle is parked most of the time. Tires, batteries, fluid levels and the exterior condition are the four main things to look out for in order to keep your rarely driven vehicle in top shape.

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