By Michael Radklick, RepairPal
Summer is winding down, and millions of new drivers have taken their parents’ old ride or a used car back to school. But beyond financial tips, what do kids need to know about their cars so that they don’t end up stranded on a dark and lonely road?
The car repair experts at RepairPal — a nationwide network of over 1700 certified, pre-screened repair shops on a mission to help you find a fair price for quality work—have an important (and easy to remember) checklist for teens and young adults:
1. Always keep fuel level above a quarter tank. When the gas gauge goes below a quarter tank, it shortens the life of the fuel pump, and that means costly repairs down the road.
