Oil change prices vary. Doing it on your own is obviously less expensive (around $15) but if you are not mechanically inclined, more damage can be done and it can waste a lot of time that can be devoted to other things. In this case an investment with a good mechanic is a good idea (around $35). A good mechanic will charge more but peace of mind is obtained. Have a neighborhood mechanic that can be depended upon for a reasonably priced oil change that is professionally done. It makes no sense getting a very cheap oil change and paying later, due to the inexperience of someone who does it in assembly line fashion like some of the chains. Cheaper imported parts may also be used causing problems to occur later.
If using a chain type automotive place, call them to ask when the next special is going to occur and what the oil change prices will be. In this way $5-$10 can be saved on an oil change costing around $40. Sometimes driving around will have you pass a place with a sign advertising an cheap oil change special. Some dealerships have a package that if purchased with your car will give a few discounted changes and perhaps a free oil change.
You can get a steep discount on oil change prices, if you take your car to auto schools that train mechanics. This can be an auto school or technical school with an auto training department. The best service might not be obtainable there, but an oil change is one of the first things learned and is not a complex operation.
If a neighbor is good at oil changes, use the barter system. Do something for them that you are good at, perhaps tutoring their children, and in return they will give you a free oil change. This is a good idea for those short on cash when the time for an oil change arrives. Some car dealers are promoting free or cheap oil changes for a couple of years, in order to promote sales. If the car is to your liking, this can be a good deal. Along with the oil change, other automobile service procedures are often advertised as free of charge. This is something that can be negotiated into the price of the vehicle if you are buying it new from the dealer.
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