Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tesla was hit by a breach in 2016 when Chinese researchers remotely accessed a Tesla Model S and controlled its brakes and other systems while the car was in motion. They demonstrated their ability to operate the vehicle’s steering, brakes, and other important functions remotely and without permission.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Since it is almost impossible to weld cast iron to aluminum, two methods to mechanically fasten the rotor to the hat are being used. This design utilizes an aluminum hat section; the hat has Christmas tree-like projections that go into the rotor around which the iron bonds while the casting is spun. What is the solution?

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your best bet is to visit a mechanic. Here’s what your mechanic will do: Check the sensors and actuators: They’ll check your vehicle for a faulty O2 sensor or actuator and install new ones. Examine the wiring harness: The Honda Pilot utilizes eco-friendly soy-based insulation in its wiring, making it prone to damage by rodents.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard With a truly bizarre name, the Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard is an SUV sold primarily in Japan. It’s a mouthful, and the word “mysterious” doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in a utility vehicle. In a swift PR move, Tata rebranded it as the Tata Tiago in 2016. Bongo Friendee.

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The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics In the United States, approximately 19 million vehicles are sold each year at auto auctions. The post The Environmental Impact of Auto Auctions appeared first on The Mechanic Doctor.

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