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Owning a car is expensive, but you already knew that. Gas, insurance and car payments add up to thousands each year. So if you haven't made an auto budget and savings yet, now is a perfect time as any to start.

Now, many people account for those three things in a budget, but what many overlook are the more irregular, yet inevitable, repairs that will come your way. Here are four common repairs that surprise many but for which you should be prepared.

1. Brake Pads

Many people think of brakes as a permanent fixture. But it doesn't matter if you drive a Camry or Corvette

While pickup trucks and truck-based SUVs are, by nature, not the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market, there are still ways that truck owners can save on gas. And, if you plan on doing a lot of driving this summer, chances are you’re going to be spending hundreds of dollars at the pump just to take a quick family vacation. Here are four ways to improve the fuel economy in your pickup or SUV, according to the Department of Energy.