Now and then the dreaded car repair rears its head [View all]

When I can plan for repairs, I check online sellers for deals. Among the good places my daughter (she's manager at a national auto service chain) and I found are https://www.rockauto.com/

Learning to do your own maintenance is a money saver and many youtube videos can help with that.

If you have minor damage and/or just can't afford the new part try:
http://www.uneedapart.com/

When I needed a new outside rear-view mirror the dealer wanted about $150 but a place I connected with in Nebraska on uneedapart got me one for $40 including shipping.

I have a good long term relationship with my repair guy who's happy to charge for labor only.