There are many ways that you can waste money on your car. The more money that you waste, the less that stays in your pocket, where it can be used for more valuable and important things, like paying off debt, saving for your children's college education or simply building an emergency fund.
However, you can't do anything about it until you realize that you are wasting money. Once you understand these car-related, money leaks, you can do something about them. Some common leaks are getting repairs done at the dealership, paying for car washes, buying too much insurance, buying an extended warranty too soon, paying for basic maintenance that can be performed at home and going by the dealer's maintenance schedule. All of these things waste your hard earned cash. It's time to stop giving your money away needlessly and instead, keeping it in your pocket.