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For the DIY Car Owner
Car mechanics play a vital role as to how long a car runs efficiently and effectively. Of course, car owners should take care of their vehicles regularly by bringing them to their trusted mechanics. From there, mechanics should be able to diagnose any problem, provide solutions, and give suggestions on what should be done.
Today, car mechanics have a lot in their hands as the cars produced today have evolved significantly. These modern machines are composed of modern technology plus the basic car technologies of the past. The challenge for today’s mechanics is to learn to adapt and develop their skills as the car industry also continues to evolve.
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While a car’s gas per mileage is one of those criteria that people look into before they buy their vehicle, it has been an especially important in this era of green thinking, not to mention those who tend to drive for long distances on a regular basis.
While the prices of gas aren’t skyrocketing at present, its price could still rapidly increase due to different factors. With a car that efficiently uses fuel, you are better prepared. Here are the top cars to buy when it comes to mpg.
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Trucks are cars, just like burritos aren’t tacos. And although they’ve got engines, tires, axles, and steering wheels, they’re often used in totally different applications.
With that in mind, it makes sense to have a PM schedule that is customized to the need of your particular business application. This does not only positively affect the trucking company but it also helps make sure that the truck is safe to travel with. Truck safety is something that doesn’t only affect the drivers or the shipments but everyone else on the road. Here are the main things that should be done to maintain any of your trucks:
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Taking care of your car is your responsibility. If you do it, then you’d also be taking care of yourself by lowering the risk of meeting an accident due to faulty vehicles. Taking care of your car means properly maintaining it.
Although you know the basic car care, taking it to the auto shops for maintenance checks should still be done. Following your maintenance schedule will help figure out the problem as early as possible.
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Many car lovers have a dream of having a career as a mechanic. This is because they get to do what they love and earn some cash out of it. Another perk of being a mechanic and a car lover is getting the chance to work on some of your most favorite vehicles.
Through automotive schools, car lovers can combine their passion for cars and mechanical training so that they can build a career that they will surely love. Getting a stable job as a mechanic is only one of the benefits that training and studying produces. However, there are still other benefits to being a mechanic.
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Car repairs often bring headaches to car owners. Not only does it mean that their beloved car has a problem, but it also means that they have to spend valuable time and money to get it repaired. While no one likes to pay the unplanned costs of repair a vehicle, the cost can skyrocket if the car mechanic scams them.
As old crusty Michigan repair shop owner and traveling mechanics, I’ve seen just about every scam you could think of, and then some. So today I wanted to share some sage advice on way in which you can outsmart those damned Car Repair Scammers.
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I gotta admit it – there’s a fairly significant portion of my auto repair business that deals with regulations. Whether it’s national, state, or local, the government wants to make sure that your car is running clean and inline with guidelines laid out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Car maintenance doesn’t just involve maintaining what’s under the hood. It also involves maintaining the interior and exterior side of your vehicle.
And hey, let’s be honest: everyone likes driving around in shiny new-looking car or truck.
So while we’re always talking about under the hood maintenance so for today’s post we’re going to change it up a bit to we’ll focus more on the exterior part of your car, specifically the car’s paint.
Here are some tips on how to properly maintain your car’s exterior paint…
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It takes years to learn and understand how the mechanical systems function and integrate on all the different makes and models out there today. Personally I learn on average 3 new things a day – things change that quick. With all the new models and functionality coming out with each new release; it a full time job keeping up.
As a consumer, it just makes sense to hire a solid mechanic to service your vehicle at regular intervals. With that in mind it’s important you understand some basics of your car, SUV, or truck, but it’s even more important you get on a schedule for maintenance.
Here’s my quick thoughts on the subject…
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Driving your car may seem pretty cool but having basic knowledge about troubleshooting your vehicle really helps. You don’t have to have mechanic level understanding of your car.
Believe it or not, you can tell when something’s wrong just by using your senses – here’s how I do it:
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