If you’re looking for basic car maintenance on a budget, Del Mar College’s Automotive Department offers a low-cost alternative. When cars are brought in, automotive students can use their lab time to assist in car maintenance and build their skills under supervision of their instructors. Car maintenance services can be provided to Del Mar College students, faculty and staff. Duane Beadle, an automotive professor, said that to get started with a diagnostic test, the price is $75 for every client. The client has to buy their own parts for services, but labor is free. The elimination of labor costs is…