What was your first vehicle like? Having a car provided independence. Owning a car gives a person the benefit of knowing that they can get somewhere on time and at their convenience. There is no waiting for public transportation, such as, buses, taxi cabs, uber, or perhaps relying on other people to get to a place where they have to go. Maintaining a car is a continuous drain on one’s budget. In addition, maintaining a car includes oil changes, tires, and buying parts, which can be costly. First, getting oil changes can be costly. It depends on where a car is taken, to get the oil changed. For example, oil changes can cost from thirty dollars and up. In addition, a foreign car such as a Volvo oil change cost up to sixty dollars. Letting oil levels reach too low may cause the engine to …show more content…
The less tread there is on a tire can cause one to hydroplane when road is wet from rain because there is nothing to help grip the road. Tires, on the other hand, vary. Tires can be very expensive depending on the brand, size, and where they are purchased. For instance, Michelin tires $177, Goodyear $270, Ellis 2 and Firestone $107. Tires also need to be properly inflated. For example, my mom gets her tires checked sometimes at this one business, each tire cost $1.00 because the tires are a size 18, this can drain one’s budget. Also, Mr. Davis had just gotten his tax return but had to purchase new tires worth $500 that he was not looking forward to. Third, buying parts for a car can be expensive. The year and model of cars can be costly. For instance, the most expensive car parts to replace are Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar. The cost to replace these three models listed can range from thousands of dollars. For none luxury cars, parts can be cheaper depending on where they are purchased, but the labor can be very costly when taken to the car dealership. The labor can cost $80-$150 an