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Why You Only Have A 30% Chance Of Getting Your Car Fixed Right The First Time
While there are a number of factors why it's difficult to get your car fixed right the first time, the primary reason is the skill of the mechanic doing the repair. According to studies, 70% of automotive technicians are not qualified to work on your car
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Undercoating Your Own Car
Undercoating stops and prevents rust and keeps your car looking great. It's recommended for those planning on keeping their vehicle more than a couple of years It is a thrifty job in two ways. You save the cost of having it done, and leave the body from
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Tire Insurance: Myths And Facts About Road Hazard Policies
Insurance—it's everywhere. One can insure just about anything. Are tires an investment one needs to insure? Tire insurance, also called a road hazard policy, road hazard warranty, or tire reimbursement plan, is a rapidly growing industry in the automotive
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The Truth About Car Maintenance Costs
If you walked into your local car dealer and requested a 30,000-mile maintenance service, is it safe to assume that the dealer will follow manufacturer guidelines when servicing your car? Should the dealer “only” follow manufacturer guidelines? Can they b
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Save Yourself Car Payments - Undercoat Your Own Car
Undercoating stops and prevents rust and keeps your car looking great. It's recommended for those planning on keeping their vehicle more than a couple of years It is a thrifty job in two ways. You save the cost of having it done, and leave the body from
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Prevent Costly Damage To Your SUV's Cooling System
A car's cooling system always has a tough time doing the job it has that it was designed to do – carry off excess engine heat. Rust may clog the passages of your radiator. Why chance expensive engine damage or the ruin of a vacation due to unnecessary ra
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Motorcycle Maintenance – A Basic Guide
Here we have a few things you should check on your motorcycle on a regular basis. I assume you have a handbook with the specs for your bike, if not, go get one. You may be able to find some data for your particular motorcycle on the net. You can also pick
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Car Repair Scams: Why Traditional Scam Prevention Tips Will Cost You A Fortune
The advice is all the same for auto repair scam prevention. You'll be told to find an ASE certified shop. Ask around. Check out several different repair facilities first. Are they clean and neat? Do they provide written estimates? Check with the BBB. Is i
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Car Repair Prices: Why Your Oil Change Is Never “Just An Oil Change”
For a repair shop, there is little profit in the .95 oil change. By the time a shop pays its technician, pays for the oil, the filter, and the hazardous waste disposal fees, there's no money left. This low profit margin is worsened by the extremely co
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Car Repair Prices: There Are No Honest Mechanics!
I enjoy reading the tips and suggestions on finding an honest or good mechanic. These can be found on various government and consumer websites, and in a variety of auto repair articles. I think the same guy wrote all the suggestions, and for all 50 states
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Car Repair Prices: Fuel Injection Services, Are They Worth It?
Fuel injection services are growing in popularity for the following reasons in the order of motive. 1) Increases service center's profit 2) It's an easy sell with today's gas prices 3) Offsets manufacturers' maintenance reductions 4) Poor gas quality
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Auto Sales And Auto Service: Who Rips You Off More?
Everybody hates car salesman. They talk too fast, use too many clichés, and are generally exasperating. There's nothing worse than being verbally romanced only to find out you were ripped-off—or is there? How about getting ripped-off repeatedly? H
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Auto Repair: The Top Ten Mistakes Made By Your Mechanic
Number One: Not confirming the concern. Confirming a repair concern is a basic diagnostic principle frequently overlooked. To fix a problem, the first thing one must do is recognize it. Number Two: Insufficient Road Testing. The importance of a thoroug
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Auto Repair: How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change?
“It's all about beating the clock.” This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate technician. If you have ever wondered why your car doesn't get fixed correctly, or all your concerns weren't addr
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Auto Repair Insurance: Extended Warranties — Myths And Facts
How much insurance does one need? You have the big four: home, health, life, and car insurance. Then there's a second category, which starts getting a little hazy with credit card insurance, purchase protection plans, fraud insurance and more. Extended wa
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