Dr. Dipstik's Temple of Thrifty Motoring

Write It Down!

Ten Simple Things to Know About

When to Do What

Write it Down!
Your Car's Pedigree
Organize Once a Year
Buy a New Car When...
Words To Live By
What Does That Do?
Do It Yourself
The Great Quotations

It’s easy to get 100,000 miles out of your car, and you might even get 250,000. You don’t need to know how cars work, but you do need to:

maintain your vehicle according to a schedule, and
keep a maintenance log book.

Record the date, mileage, work done, cost and perpetrator. After a few entries, the log becomes a picture of your car’s health. You’ll immediately see what’s been done, and what’s next. Tape a copy of the chart showing when to do what into your log.