Dealer vs DIY - Why Wrenching on Your Own Car Is the Best Way to Save Money

The best way to save money during your car ownership is by fixing it yourself. No matter what your car may need, a dealership will have a reasonably significant hourly rate that can push a simple service into an eye-wateringly expensive experience. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way, as many areas in our cars aren’t too complicated. With a little bit of direction and a few tools that you or someone you know almost definitely have, you can cut your maintenance bill by a considerable percentage and keep those all-important dollars in your pocket.

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Race Cars Explained: How Fuel Systems Work

The fuel cell is essentially the heart of the entire fuel system. On a standard street car, you have a basic plastic fuel tank that stores your fuel. On a race car, however, safety is crucial and basic fuel tanks won't cut it. A fuel cell is a rubber and Kevlar bladder that is encased in an aluminum tank. This provides strength and puncture resistance in the instance of a racing incident.

Keepin It Three Hundred - R129 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

“One could say I have a fetish for kitted-out cars from classic European tuners,” Edris told us when we asked why he purchased this R129 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. He already had a 1988 300CE with a Lorinser kit, beautiful wheels, and a well-set suspension. This one, though—this one ticked all the right boxes.

Volvo S60 & V60 Buyer's Guide (P3 Chassis)

The P3 chassis piggybacked off one of the most successful Volvo generations of all time and never did quite match its predecessor in terms of sales success. However, the P3 carried on Volvo’s safety, reliability, and comfort in a striking new chassis for the world to enjoy. Now, as used models, they’ve become more affordable for a larger portion of the market. Volvo’s dedication to safety and the advanced tech features found in the P3 makes them a great buy on a budget. There are a handful of models to choose from with multiple engine options apiece, but the S60 and V60 are the most common variants.