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40+ Easy DIY Car Repairs and Maintenance Projects to Save You Money

101. Cut down on your air conditioning usage to save money on your car, too.

Required Items: AT
Est. Price: Varies depending on the car & nbsp;

This trick depends on where you are driving. It's often thought that turning on your car's air conditioning costs more than opening the windows, but it's actually not that simple. If you are driving on the highway, roll the windows up and turn on the air conditioning. Your car will be more aerodynamic, with less friction and resistance to the vehicle.

Cut Down On The A/C To Save Money In Your Car Too ©mingazitdinov / Shutterstock.com

Turn off the air conditioning when you are driving more slowly, such as in your neighborhood or nearby. Open the windows if you can, as you will save more gas than if you use the air conditioning for these slower commutes.

102. Do not file a traffic accident claim

Required Items: AT
Est. Price: AT 

According to the website ValuePenguin.com, there are three main reasons not to file a claim for a dent in the bodywork. Although you may be tempted to do this, especially if the other driver is being annoying about it, there are three situations in which you can avoid making a claim. The first is if the cost of the damage is close to your insurance amount. It may be better, in this case, to simply pay for the repairs out of pocket.

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Second, if only two drivers are involved in the accident and it appears to be minimal, don't bother filing a claim. As long as no one gets hurt, the damage is minimal, and the other person is reasonable, save yourself the hassle. Third, if you've filed a lot of claims before, you may not want to continue doing so because as a result the insurer may increase your rates (although this varies depending on your state).

103. Putting a bottle in your tires

Required items: An empty plastic bottle
Estimated price: $ 1 * & nbsp;

This trick has been popping up all over the internet for months, but what does it do? According to our research, not much. Some people believe that empty bottles placed in tires are actually a way for crime syndicates to recognize their targets, but is this true?

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According to Snopes, no. This trick isn't exactly the best on the list, as it's not actually a trick, although it's worth keeping an empty bottle in your car. If you're on a long car trip or stuck somewhere, you may need a container to store water.

104. Learn how to use the steering panel switch correctly

Required items: Steering column switch
Estimated price: $ 0 * (Included with the car)

Although it may seem strange, many of us still don't know all the uses of the different switches, levers and buttons inside our car. Take, for example, the switch on the steering column panel. For a novice driver, all of its markings and controls can seem a little intimidating. So what is your purpose?

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In addition to signaling where you are turning, you can use the switch on the steering wheel to turn on your car's headlights, fog lights, and taillights. The other marks indicate the speed of the windshield wipers. These are things you will definitely use when driving, so it's best to get used to them.

105. Use WD-40 on your motorcycle too

Required Items: WD-40
Estimated price: $ 9 *

As you probably already know, WD-40 is a product that can be very useful for keeping your motorcycle in perfect condition. You can use it to clean and lubricate chains, polish chrome, prevent rust, clean wheels, lubricate locks…

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Paying for a single bucket of WD-40 can save you a lot of money on cleaning and maintaining your motorcycle. So make sure you get a container of WD-40 for yourself and keep it handy because it will definitely come in handy sooner or later.

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