When you see a doctor for the first time or after an extended absence, do you want him or her to address only the concern you’ve gone in for or would you prefer the doctor give you a complete physical?

Most likely, you’re going to want an evaluation of your overall, long-term health.

At Star, we take the long-term approach with your cars. We believe it saves you money while minimizing the risk of stressful, unexpected breakdowns. This is contrary to many shops, which focus only on your immediate concern – the bare minimum, short-term picture.

Here are three reasons 'less' will cost you more.

This type of service contract covers many of your car’s components after your factory warranty expires. Some policies offer coverage up to 50,000 miles, while others protect you for up to 100,000 miles—sometimes more.

If you’re planning to keep your vehicle well beyond its factory warranty, you should weigh the pros and cons of buying an extended warranty. We do not sell extended warranties, but we do process claims with 99% of the companies out there. Our first-hand experience is that the service contracts can deliver peace of mind while literally saving you thousands of dollars. We see these policies pay for themselves every day for our clients.

That being said, we’re well aware of the fact that many consumer advocates will tell you not to buy an extended warranty. We believe this is because your odds of recouping your money depend on your auto care provider and the policy you choose.

Here's our advice for getting the best bang for your buck—and why we respectfully challenge the critics' advice.

In these challenging times, every dollar counts. And that's why we want to prove to you that Star Auto Authority is the smartest value in auto service—not only for our quality and convenience but also for our pricing.

In response to customer requests, we set out on a mission to find out how much area dealers charge for routine maintenance and brake services and to see how we compare.

We surveyed more than a dozen dealers about their costs, as well as loaners and shuttle rides, and we were pleased with the results. We think you will be, too.

And now, all of our pricing comparisons are available on our web site. From BMW to Ford to Toyota, check them out now.

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