High gas prices turn drivers into DIYers
Posted Apr 26, 2011 02:50:23 PM.
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A new survey by Canadian Tire says at least some of us will try to offset high pump prices by DIY’ing their automotive maintenance.
At least 60 % of Ontario drivers will change their own tires or air filters and 90 percent will take on their own car detailing.
Almost one in four say they’d rather give up on vacation time then save money by giving up driving.
But fewer than 20 % say they would tackle a brake job.
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