You don't want to get into one of those terrible car accidents, do you? Well, this can be partially avoided by simply knowing how to perform basic maintenance on your vehicle. This is simply amazing in my opinion. Don't you think so? Well, I, Jordan Gracy, will tell you how you can save your life, extend the life of your car, and increase your performance. Even though working on a car seems like a man's job to get down and Dirty in that yucky grease, 34% of American women find interest and creativity in maintaining their vehicles. Anyone who is physically capable of working on their car should do so mainly due to the cost factor. People will spend $20 to have their car checked before actually fixing it because of a check engine light that didn't realize the problem was minor, like a loose wire under the hood. It could also be as simple as leaving the gas cap unscrewed. Considering this fact, I personally think that every individual should know the basics of the car and be able to perform basic maintenance. On the other hand, if you have an old Beamer Benz or Bentley you'll have to pay a king's ransom to get that bad boy fixed. For big brand cars like that you have to take them to your dealer shop to have that brand of car repaired. Thinking about it, if you have an average car like a Ford or Chevy, it will still cost you a pretty penny to fix it. Some repairs may take longer than others, and some may be a huge hassle. In the end you are very honored with yourself for completing such a task. Therefore you should learn and know how to "do it yourself". Also, I would like to explain the general importance of keeping your car well maintained, whether ... middle of paper ......hanic in most shops today. The new car mechanic title shows how far car repair technology and expertise has come. There once was a teenager working on his car in the driveway with a wrench. Nowadays, most auto mechanics or technicians go to school to learn how to repair today's complicated cars. Now all newer cars are equipped with computers and many other electrical parts, making it almost impossible to replace and modify these parts. The main purpose of these computers is to change the slightly tuned intake numbers, maintain the engine and other technical parts which will change the way the car runs allowing for a longer life for your vehicle, even better gas and other useful items. The problem with these computers is that every time parts and pieces are replaced or repaired, the computer breaks down and doesn't work properly.