A car is one of the most valuable assets one can own. That is why a car extended warranty/VSC is so important. Purchasing an extended warranty/VSC will give you the peace of mind in knowing that this investment is safe and secure. An extended warranty/VSC will make sure that this investment stays in great shape, and runs smoothly for a long time. Repairing a car, or even performing a routine maintenance check, is almost always more expensive than the car extended warranty/VSC. Furthermore, if the car breaks down, the owner is on the hook for at least several hundred dollars. That is why it is important for a car owner, especially one of a commercial vehicle, to think about adding vehicle breakdown protection in addition to the extended warranty/VSC. 

A car extended warranty/VSC, especially on a used car, is extremely important to have. Most people who purchase a used car understand the inherent risk that comes with it. However, vehicle breakdown protection insurance will also cover the policy holder if their car breaks down on the road. Adding vehicle breakdown insurance will ensure that your extended warranty/VSC extends to breakdowns on the road, where a regular warranty would not. 

Purchasing a used car allows the vehicle's owner to drive a better car at a price much lower than the cost of a new vehicle. A used car with only a few thousand miles on it, is substantially less expensive than driving a new one off the lot. However, with this decrease in cost comes enhanced risk. Regardless of the quality of the vehicle at the time of purchase, there is simply no way of knowing that it will perform up to expectations. It is likely that something will go wrong, certain parts will need to be replaced, or worse, the car might breakdown on a busy highway or intersection. With a car extended warranty/VSC, one can feel confident that they have made the right purchase and that they are protected in case something does need to be replaced. Adding vehicle breakdown insurance ensures that the car owner is protected in the event of a breakdown. Extending the warranty/VSC of your used car and adding vehicle breakdown insurance will give you peace of mind, and make driving a new car exciting and fun without the risk. 

Regular auto maintenance is important if you want to keep your car running smoothly. Certain parts wear out or cause damage if they are not checked or replaced regularly. Periodic maintenance work should be done on the oil, radiator, tires and timing belt. While most of these things can be done by yourself, having a good mechanic is just as vital as saving those few extra bucks.

Keeping your engine oil running clean is imperative, since low levels or dirty oil can damage the engine and cause major expenses. Oil should be changed every 3,000 miles regardless of the color and consistency.  Check the dipstick every two weeks or so. If the oil is sludgy, black or low on the dipstick, then the oil needs to be replaced. Always use a consistent oil weight that can be checked in the car's manual. Replace the filter after draining the oil. This process is easy to do at home and only costs 20 dollars for the required oil and 10 for the filter.

The cooling system regulates how hot the vehicle runs. A cooling system that hasn't been cleaned or changed will end up getting dirty and clogged. The radiator will stop working correctly and that can lead to the car breaking down on the side of the road, smoke pouring out from under the hood. Therefore, the radiator needs to be kept clean and full of fresh coolant. Coolant is inexpensive and the process is simple, so the whole procedure can be done easily at the beginning of every season, or four or five times throughout the year. Make sure that you don't flush out the radiator until the car has completely cooled down, since hot coolant can cause painful burns.

While tires and timing belts can be checked and monitored at home, a mechanic should be considered for replacing the timing belt and rotating or replacing the tires. The timing belt is just a big strip of rubber that can snap and ruin the engine if it isn't replaced according to the manual's predictive schedule. Most should be replaced every 60,000 miles. Tires should be monitored for low pressure and punctures. Rotate or replace the tires every two or three years.

Keeping your car tuned is easy if you follow a regular maintenance schedule. Take care of the easy projects to save yourself the money, but entrust the more complicated processes with the professionals.