Frugal Motorists Are Giving Lube and Tire Shops a Tough Fight

… With the average age of cars on American roads topping 13.6 years, many are keeping their cars longer than ever, requiring frequent maintenance and service to keep them in top condition. But whether it be oil changes, tire rotations, replacements, tune-ups, or any of a cornucopia of other procedures, going to the mechanic’s can be similar to pulling teeth—and just as expensive.

Maintenance hesitance is hitting mechanics’ bottom line

Let’s face it: we all hate being charged by the mechanics and the dealer service departments. Many people on the roads can attest to a simple $49.99 oil change that turned into a multiple-hour visit that cost hundreds of dollars.

However, shops offering services like oil changes say Americans are spending less on maintaining their cars. They say they’re opting to skip some services or …

Source: msn