It’s Cheaper to Maintain Than to Fix

At Gili’s Automotive, we recommend a regular vehicle maintenance program for each of our customers. We believe that through careful and consistent attention to your car’s history and performance, you will find it is cheaper to maintain than to fix your vehicle.

Below you will find our recommendations to optimize your vehicle’s health for significant savings through the life of your vehicle.

Maintenance Cost Savings Over a Vehicle’s Lifetime
Component Service Cost Repair/Replacement Cost
Engine $900
30 oil changes over 100,00 miles
$4000
Engine replacement at 100,000 miles
Transmission $664
4 transmission services over 120,00 miles
$2800
Transmission repair/replacement at 120,000 miles
Cooling system and radiator $504
4 coolant flushes over 120,00 miles
$965
Radiator and water pump replacement at 120,000 miles
Power steering $464
4 power steering flushes over 120,00 miles
$1100
Rack and pinion with power steering and pump replacement at 120,000 miles
Brakes $267
3 brake flush services over 90,00 miles
$1850
Master cylinder and ABS replacement at 90,000 miles
Total Potential Cost $2,799 $10,715
Total Potential Savings of Regular Maintenance $7,916
Savings to your peace of mind…. PRICELESS

 

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