Why Fixing Your Car Yourself Costs You Money

We all know how auto repair is not cheap. That's why it's very tempting to fix your car yourself. There are YouTube videos and forums all over the Internet claiming to give you "correct" information on how to fix your car all by yourself. Even if you have the correct information, you probably don't have the expensive, special tools that a lot of cars require to fix it correctly.

Fixing your car yourself is a lot like playing a slot machine. If you're lucky you'll get three cherries and save a ton of money. But, usually what happens is you get three lemons and that slot machine reaches out and grabs your wallet for much more than you would've paid a qualified mechanic to fix your car in the first place. It's a lot easier knowing what to do, then what not to do. That's why we won't always be able to help you if you've completed a job and still have problems. We don't know what you've done and what you forgot to do. We also don't know what parts you forgot to include or bolts you forgot to tighten.

Fixing your car yourself is like playing a slot machine.

We had a potential customer call this week with a 2006 Mazda 3 who had changed his own timing chain. He was now getting multiple engine codes coming from his ECM. Because of the complex nature of this engine AND the special tools required AND one time use parts that must be replaced when doing this repair, we told this customer we could not help him. Unfortunately, now this person is in quite a pickle because (as he admitted to us) not even the dealer will work on this vehicle.

2006 Mazda 3

If you do decide to fix your own vehicle, please make sure you are able to successfully complete it. Changing your own battery or a fan belt is one thing, but attempting a major repair without the special tools or more importantly the knowledge to do it can costs you way more than you could be saving.

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Proverbs 19:20

Happy Friday!

New Car Battery Denver

When buying a new battery for your car, you want good quality at a good price. At Mastermind Enterprises Auto Repair Shop in Denver, we provide quality and value to every one of our customers. Your car battery not only needs to be dependable, but a good value, too.

We've been providing  quality auto repair services to the Denver community, including quality new batteries in Denver since 2002. Since opening our shop, we have determined what batteries work best for both longevity and value for our customers' vehicles. Mastermind Enterprises Auto Repair Shop supplies a complete new battery selection at good prices. 

A battery has a "normal" lifespan of about 4-6 years under normal conditions. Normal conditions mean the battery isn't subjected to extreme temperatures, isn't supplying power for a ton of accessories, goes through full charge cycles, and is connected to a dependable and steady charging system. Typical vehicle conditions include temperature extremes, vibration, short trips down the street, short drives to work, and an ever-increasing array of cell phones, MP3 players, GPS receivers and other devices take a toll on the battery.

Your driving style affects the lifespan of your battery, too. If you take lots of short trips or have a short commute to work, the battery never gets fully charged. Even though the battery shows up as working on routine tests, these short trips result is a shorter battery life.

Whether it's because your battery is old, your lights were left on, the keys were left in your ignition, many car owners will be faced with a dead battery at some time. Hopefully there will be another working car nearby with a good car battery, or you have a manual transmission, so you can jump start your car and get going again soon.

Mastermind Enterprises hopes to encourage people to replace their batteries when needed for optimum health and performance of their vehicles, making tows and jump starts unnecessary.

When you come to Mastermind Enterprises for your new battery in Denver, you know that your installation is being handled by a Master ASE Certified technician. We hope that you will return for your other auto repair and maintenance needs once you see our dedication to quality and service.  

Call Mastermind Enterprises Today!

303-297-2886