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In the troubled economy of the late 2000s, more people are choosing car repair to keep their current vehicle running rather than purchase a new car. If you choose car repair, it is vitally important to maintain a regular maintenance schedule to avoid the necessity of extensive and costly repairs down the road.

Cars have developed into more complex machines over the past couple of decades, making it difficult (and unwise) for the car owner to maintain his vehicle entirely by himself. A professional mechanic, trained and certified in the latest car repair procedures by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), can become your best friend in all things car related.

The Institute is the place where auto technicians go to be trained and certified in all aspects of car repair and service. You are assured of high quality service every time by having a ASE certified technician perform your car repair. ASE grants certification if a technician has passed at least one of the Institute exams and has at least two years confirmed experience working as a technician. The areas of car repair that ASE tests include engine repair and performance, electronic systems, brakes, heating and air conditioning, drive train, axles, and automatic transmissions. Specialized examinations in collision repair, damage estimates, and auto parts are also given. It is not difficult to see why an ASE certified technician is the person best qualified to handle your car repair.

You will have a greater chance of keeping your car on the road for as long as possible with regularly scheduled maintenance checkups. Have your brake fluid levels checked at the same time as your scheduled oil changes. Also ask your car repair technician to check your brake pads, drums, rotors, bearings, and anti lock and emergency braking systems, your battery, fuel, emission and ignition systems, powertrain and starting system to confirm that all is in good working order. Do not forget to ask your technician to top off your coolant, steering, transmission and windshield wiper fluids, change oil and air filters if necessary, and also visually check your car hoses, belts and wiper blades for deterioration and replace them when needed. Do not forget a proper tire and wheel inspection. Tires should be kept inflated to the correct pressure and rotated regularly to prevent excessive wear on one side of the car and maintain optimal braking and steering capability.

Having these tasks performed by an ASE certified car repair technician ensures that your car is in optimal working order. Your technician will be an invaluable partner in keeping your car on the road for as long as possible.