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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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Importance of Precise Income Statements for Tax Season and Beyond

AutoFix

Race car parts, travel expenses, and even putting their kids on the payroll are all common add-backs used to lower the tax bill. How to Create Accurate Income Statements Clean, concise income statements start with an easy-to-use accounting software program. Don’t split your parts into separate categories.

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Blockchain Technology Used in Auto Industry Supply Chain

Auto Mechanic School Edu

The auto industry’s supply chain has a lot of moving parts. In the automotive industry, car parts were traditionally all pieced together to build an automobile. There are still a lot of hardware manufacturers involved in this process, although there are a growing number of software companies as well.

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Repairing the Brake Assist System in Your Toyota

Mechanics Direct

This could also clear minor software glitches and recalibrate the system. Wear and tear on these car parts leads to poor braking and a bad brake assist system , but replacing them will improve braking. Reset the Brake Assist System: Resetting the system can fix a few BAS malfunctions.

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Purge Valve Replacement: Why It’s Important + Costs Involved

RepairSmith

The ECU can fail for several reasons, including water damage, corrupt software, and bad sensors. Driving with a bad canister purge valve isn’t recommended as it may damage other car parts like the catalytic converter , which could lead to costly repairs. Want to confirm you have a faulty canister purge valve?