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im gettin ready to head off for college now and i wanna make sure my car is up for the drive there and back for visits and whatnot. what are the things i need to look at and services that are needed to be performed? right now im planning to get new tires, an alignment, and brakes inspected. anyone have any idea what else i need to do? and where is a good place to get it done? im down here in tampa. thanks alot guys

 
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What do you have for milage on your car? That would be a good place to start. Then we woudl be able to help you out a little more.

 
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a little less than 20k on the car. 2003 2 door. been in 1 fender bender, and 1 structural body work required accident. i think allignment is off. 1 tire is persistently flat. abnormal wear on the tires. wheel made funny noises, so i stomped on the abs so its gone. still worried tho. i change the oil myself so thats ok. if u need anyhting more info...

 
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i think you listed all the things u need to do, because your car has lesser than 20k on it. i think you'll be alright

 
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I agree completely. Your car is a low milage car. get an alignment and whatever body work you need. But if a tire is persistantly flat that shoudl tell you something. Get a new tire or a new wheel. Good luck with everything. you drive a civic it will not give you any problems. Good luck in school.

 
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ok no tune up or any of that? resurfacing rotors? i kno its in the wrong forum, but any suggestions of tires? i drive a bit...spirited...but im cheap too hehe

 
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thanks man, ill do my best. just wanna make sure the car is happy, hehe

 
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are you planning on going off road? i drive 700 miles a week and about 250 of that is in rush hour traffic. I would do less work to my car if i was gonna drive 3k miles in a single shot than i would for every day driving. we own nice cars that run well. they arnt fast because theyre reliable.