Different type of advice for new owners

I suggest that you consider doing maintenance during the winter. I purchased in spring and this is my first winter with the car.

I took my car in for minor buff up (wheel rash, a scratch here, seat side bolsters) and, lo and behold, a three day job turned into a calander week so far. If this were the spring, I would be annoyed at not having my car for a week of prime driving season. As it is, there is a nor-easter coming and I don't mind them making excuses when I call.

Another thing - a lot of shops have a discount for majors during winter. Even fluids might be negotiable in the slow season. I don't know why anyone would have belts done in May when you miss less driving and pay fewer dollars in February.

Just passing on what I think is a lesson learned for me.