10 Car Myths That Are Wasting Your Money

Your car is likely the second-most expensive purchase you will ever make. Maintaining it is not cheap. But many drivers spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars every year on things their cars simply do not need. These expenses are driven not by mechanical necessity, but by myths—old beliefs, well-meaning advice, and marketing messages that have nothing to do with how modern cars actually work. Here are ten car myths that are wasting your money—and the truth that will keep it in your wallet.