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For some folks, getting a new car can cost the equivalent of a year’s after-tax salary. After spending that much on four wheels and an auto body, you’d think it would run trouble-free for a decade. That’s a lovely dream. The reality is that regular maintenance and vigilance are required. That way, a small issue won’t turn into a huge, expensive problem. Maintenance and vigilance pay off in the…