Here is a list of some basic repairs you can do to better maintain your vehicle:
-Replace the cabin air filer to freshen the air and reduce the burden of your fan motor and A/C. Many vehicles manufactured within the last decade are built with the cabin air filter under the dash.
-Change burned out light bulbs and/or other electrical equipment. The roads are much safer with functioning lights!
-Fix parts on the rear of your vehicle, such as shocks and boots, so your car doesn't struggle with a heavy load.
-Buy a tire pressure gauge and tire tread depth gauge a to keep tires in good condition throughout the year.
You can also consider replacing these other basic parts: oil filter, spark plugs, belts, 02 sensors, fuel pump, water pump, brake pads/shoes, wiper blades, fuel cap, alternator, starter motor, hub assemblies, etc.
If it's time to replace any of these parts for your vehicle, go to the RockAuto.com catalog, locate your vehicle, and type in the parts you're needing to get them ordered!
If you have a question about parts or an order, please visit our FAQ and/or Order Status & Returns page, or send us an email at service@rockauto.com.
ddavidv
PowerDork
12/10/14 4:23 a.m.
Advertiser canoes? Have we sunk this low?
He is posting where he's supposed to and I'm pretty sure he's a paying advertiser so, no canoe.
He even posts discount codes on occasion. 
Gentlemen,
The Shop Talk forum exists so our advertising partners can communicate directly with our readership. These messages are welcomed---- and are not "canoes". You may want to read the "Welcome to Shop Talk" thread if you are unfamiliar with this forum. As you may have noticed--- these direct messages are only allowed on this forum, not in our other forums.
Shop Talk is an excellent place to learn more about the products that our partners are selling. Please be respectful of those companies who value our readers enough to want to interact with them. Many of our partners (including Rock Auto) post discount codes and other special deals here as well---which helps our readers.
A big Thank You to Rock Auto would be the appropriate response!
Thanks to Rock Auto for posting helpful info and the discount codes! I think I'll be placing an order soon...
I placed an order with Rock Auto last Thursday and had my parts before noon on Saturday!
When I was ordering parts for my 1980 Champ, I was amazed at how inexpensive parts were through Rock Auto. I'm talking about a front brake caliper for $14, an air filter for $2.39 and hoses for just a bit over $3. I was blown away! 
kylini
Reader
2/18/15 10:56 a.m.
My terrible Dodge Intrepid? Yeah... I got Monroe quick-struts (their "high end" version), bushings, and assorted suspension gizmos for around $300. For the whole car. HOLY CRAP!
Monroe being Monroe, one of the front struts had the wrong side upper mount attached (a known problem). I got an Autozone to swap it for a good part without a receipt.
