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Senior Citizen Shopping, Discounts
Senior Citizen Discounts Can Ease the Cost of
Maintaining an Automobile
Most common discounts found at national auto
service centers
By David Smidt,
SeniorDiscounts.com
 June 19, 2007 - Owning and operating a vehicle can
be costly these days. After insurance, regular maintenance and of course
the high gas prices, public transportation can start to look mighty
good. But there are some services that provide discounts for older
adults to help ease the cost of owning a vehicle.
The most common discounts can be found at the many
national auto service centers across the country.
Many Jiffy Lube and Midas Auto Service locations,
and some Zip Lube and Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations, will offer
a standard 10% discount on labor and services. (The discount is not
typically extended to parts.)
Since many of these locations are owned by
franchisees, the discounts, participation and age requirements can vary
from store to store, so it is best to call in advance or ask prior to
receiving the work performed on your vehicle. Some locations may offer
more or less than the standard 10% discount and may not extend the
discount to parts. You may also notice differences in the age
requirements for the senior discounts. Some apply at only 50 years of
age, others at 60 or 62.
There are also many local auto repair shops which
offer a senior discount. These discounts can include a percentage off
parts, labor or both. Most discounts will save you about 10%, but they
can be substantial if you need a lot of work done. Age requirements
usually begin around the age of 55, but could be up to 65.
If you own a Saturn, many dealerships will also
offer a 10% discount on parts and service to seniors 55 and older.
Some regional tire stores also offer senior
discounts. For instance, STS Tire and Auto Centers on the East coast
have a Sliver Club for people 55 and older. Members receive a 5%
discount on tires, services, and accessories, including those which are
on sale.
Check your local car wash for discounts as well.
You will probably not find any senior discounts available at self
service car wash stations, but the full service stations may offer 10%
off.
If you have a crack or nick in your windshield you
may be able to receive 10% off on repairs. While there are not many
senior discounts for new windshields, there are some local windshield
repair shops which offer discounts up to 10%.
There are even some car dealerships that will
provide senior discounts on the purchase of a new or used car. While
there are not many of these, it never hurts to ask.
Most of these discounts will not be highly
advertised so be sure to ask if they have a senior discount available
before you have the service performed or purchase the parts.
Article submitted by SeniorDiscounts. The largest
database of discounts available to people 50 and older.
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