But if you like to eke every mile that you can out of your car, while paying as little as possible for the privilege, here's how to do it. And let’s face it in these difficult and uncertain times, it makes a lot of sense to conserve what you’ve already got as it’s often cheaper than buying a new car. And some cars can go on for a long time – but only with careful maintenance, much of it you can do yourself more easily than you might think. Let’s take a look: