What is the difference between maintenance and repair?

Auto maintenance describes the act of inspecting or testing the condition of car subsystems (e.g., engine) and servicing or replacing parts and fluids. Regular maintenance is critical to ensure the safety, reliability, drivability, comfort and longevity of a car. During preventive maintenance, a number of parts are replaced to avoid major damage or for safety reasons, Repair is replacement after breakage.

Maintenance is key to the longevity and performance of your vehicle. Everyone hears of cars going 200,000 miles and more on the original engine. How do you do that? Click the link below for more information.