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Owning a Car for the First Time? Here's What You Need to Know

Being a first-time car owner is an exhilarating experience. For sure you’ve spent months, even years, planning, researching, and saving for this important purchase, and now you finally hold the keys! Now what? Whether you purchased a brand new car or a second-hand one, you need to know how to care for it.  Proper car care means less need for repairs, which means fewer expenses down the road. Here are a few tips for first-time car owners like you. Start by taking the time to read the owner’s manual.  Manuals of anything are long and boring, which is why most of us skip it. Your car’s manual may not be the most interesting read, but it contains vital information about your car such as its features, maintenance schedule, the fluid or oil to use, and tire pressure, among others. If you have a second-hand car and the manual did not come with it, search the Internet for an online copy. Organize your car documents.  As early as now, keep your car documents ...