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Auto expert Chris Pyle fromJustAnswershared his top recommendations forvehicle investments that actually pay off over time.

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Deep Interior Cleaning and Protection

A thorough interior cleaning followed by protective treatment tops Pyles list.

I always clean my new-to-me car interior very well.

While this process takes time,it prevents costly damage.

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He added that new or quality used seat covers arent cheap and could cost you upward of $500.

Quality Floor Mats

Pyle recommended upgrading to better floor mats for both protection and convenience.

The benefit goes beyond comfort.

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It will make your AC work not so hard.

He added that it also providessome savings in fuel usage.

Though initially costly, this step can help prevent expensive problems.

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Staying on top of your maintenance will make the car last longer and less frequent breakdowns, he said.

Car failures that are brought on by improper fluid maintenance are very common.

You could be saving thousands by doing this.

Paint Protection

A final consideration is exterior care.

You could polish and wax the car, Pyle said.

This is a few-hour process, and its not expensive.

He added that it protects the paint and also makes it look better in general.

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