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Auto Repair Issues: Identifying Outside Influence or Manufacturing Faults

Driver's Edge

Finding the Cause of Part Failure Can Be Tough Sometimes, for warranty reasons, it’s essential to understand why a car part has failed. This is because many replacement parts offer a limited warranty against manufacturer defects. We’re also experts at determining why a part has failed.

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Where to Find Jobs after Service Advisor Training

Automotive Training Centre

Completing your service advisor training qualifies you to work in auto repair shops. Specialty shops catering to performance vehicles, luxury brands, or specific car types offer a chance to delve deeper into a particular area of automotive repair.

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What’s Up With That Check Engine Light Reader? Can I trust it? Should I go to Autozone?

Girls Auto Clinic

These devices and services tell you a piece of what is going on with your car. Very rarely is a computer code a direct diagnosis of a problem with the car. If you take your car to a parts store or buy a device to read the check engine light codes, you will still need a repair from an auto repair shop.

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House Subcommittee Votes to Approve REPAIR Act

Brake & Front End

Alongside the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, swift action on the REPAIR Act is needed to protect consumers’ right to access their vehicle’s data, the right to choose the car parts they want, and the right to have their car repaired at any locally-owned business of their choosing, according to the CAR Coalition.

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Catalytic Converter Problems

The Mechanic Spot

As a rule, you shouldn’t ignore your check engine light, especially if it’s possible your catalytic converter, as this can be a fire risk and damage surrounding car parts. Clogged converter causing leaking Have you noticed that your car is leaking fluids?

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How to Clean Fuel Lines and Revive an Old Car

RepairSmith

How to Safely Clean Fuel Lines in an Old Car (Step-By-Step) Cleaning fuel lines and the vehicle’s fuel system requires technical knowledge. Still have more questions about your car’s fuel system? Auto repair shops can charge anywhere between $20 and $1,500 for fuel system cleaning or a fuel line (gas line) replacement.

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All You Need to Know about Window Regulator Replacement

RepairSmith

Next, follow these replacement steps for manual and power window repair. The auto repair cost can vary depending on your vehicle’s make and model, type of regulator, and mechanic’s labor rate. Contact us to get manual or power window repair done from your driveway. How Much Does Window Regulator Replacement Cost?