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Premium gas instead of regular.
3,000-mile oil
Taking false economies.
Using the dealer’s maintenance schedule instead of the factory’s.
Using a dealer for major services.
Using a dealer for oil changes.
Not replacing your air filter and wiper blades yourself.
Going to any old repair shop.
Changing your antifreeze every winter.
Replacing tires when you should be replacing shocks.
Letting a brake squeal turn into a brake job.
Not complaining when your warranty claim is rejected.
Not keeping records.
Buying an extended warranty.
Overinsuring.
Assuming the problem is major.
Not changing the fuel filter.
Not knowing how to change a tire.
Not keeping your tires properly inflated.
Car washes.