Like most people, you probably use your car on a daily basis to go to work, to go shopping and to drive the kids to their after school activities. The wear and tear derived from these types of usage may result in costly repairs if you choose to ignore sound auto care practices as well as your vehicle's recommended maintenance schedule.

With proper car maintenance, your car can serve as a reliable source of transportation for years to come. But unless you are mechanically inclined, you probably take your car to auto service shops like Jiffy Lube, Pep Boys or Midas for vehicle maintenance. The cost associated with these auto services usually starts around $30 and goes up from there.

That's why this free Pep Boys Auto's vehicle safety check is something worth checking out, especially with cold season rolling in. The free safety check includes battery testing, brake inspection, wiper blade inspection and air pressure check. Offer expires 10/11/09. Other terms and conditions apply.