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Understanding Vehicle Recalls
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My Car
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Driving My Car
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Car Repair
To help consumers understand the recalls process, NHTSA encourages motorists to utilize the following life-saving recall...
Keeping Children Safe In and Around Vehicles
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My Car
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Driving My Car
Parents in increasing numbers know that keeping a child safe in a vehicle means using child car seats and always being s...
NHTSA urges drivers to help prevent pedal error crashes
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My Car
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Driving My Car
1. Get Familiar – Adjust your seat, mirrors, steering wheel and pedals (if they are adjustable) prop...
Learn About Brake Components
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My Car
Preventive MaintenanceThe Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) recommends to its members that (1) Brake ...
The World of Car Care
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My Car
Welcome to the World of Car CareWhether or not you pump your own gas, your car probably receives less attention than it ...
How to Talk with an Auto Repair Technician
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How To
How many times have you hesitated to bring your car into a auto shop because you were not sure it would be fixed the way...
Get Satisfaction from an Auto Repair Shop!
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How To
You climb into your car with a sense of relief and elation after the auto repair shop says, "Here are the keys...you're ...
MAP Auto Shops work hard to Build Trust & Confidence with you!
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How To
Most people like to take their car in for auto service and auto repairs about as much as they like getting a root canal!...
Auto Service Reminder Light
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My Car
If you drive a new vehicle, the old days of putting a small sticker on the inside of your windshield as a reminder of wh...
When is my Oil Change really due?
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My Car
When asked, you may hear answers such as every 3000, 5000 or 7500 miles, or when the vehicle's oil monitor indicates t...
Tire Replacement & other auto Service Tips
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How To
Tire ReplacementWhen replacing tires, MAP and vehicle manufacturers suggest that the replacement tires match or exceed t...
Car Engine Oil Basics
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My Car
The primary function of automotive engine oil is to provide lubrication to the metal surfaces inside an engine. With pro...
Tire Rotation & Auto Service Tips
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How To
Preventive Auto MaintenanceWhen replacing tires, MAP and vehicle manufacturers suggest that the replacement tires match ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
How the System WorksA typical TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) monitors the air pressure in the tires with a wheel...
Cooling System Auto Maintenance
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My Car
It is recommended that a seven (7)-point preventative cooling system maintenance check be performed at least once every ...
Check Engine Light
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My Car
The check engine light is part of your vehicle's onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Computers have control and moni...
Auto Braking Systems
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My Car
Preventive Auto MaintenanceThe Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) recommends to its members that (1) a...
Car Battery, Starting & Charging System
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My Car
How the System WorksThe battery, starting and charging systems are interrelated by a continual cycle of converting chemi...
Auto Service for Power Steering Systems
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My Car
Preventive Auto Service & Auto MaintenanceYour vehicle's power steering system is very complex and is perhaps the mo...
How to Pick an Auto Repair Shop
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How To
Finding a good, reputable automotive maintenance or auto repair shop used to be a shot-in-the-dark proposition. That was...
Avoid Expensive Auto Repairs - 6 Tips
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How To
Some people may rather visit the dentist than an auto repair facility!It is true that some car repairs can leave your wa...
Tips on Buying Used Cars
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How To
Purchasing a car is the second largest financial investment made by US citizen other than housing, so it is important to...
Avoid Costly Manual Transmission Repair
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How To
A vehicle equipped with a manual transmission is often known as a vehicle with a stick shift. Before automatic transmiss...
Understanding Windshield Repair
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My Car
The windshield does not belong with the ?mysterious? under hood components and seems to be transparent in its use, howev...
The Automotive Technician Search
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How To
If you have a car, there is a risk of something going wrong with it. If and when something is faulty, having a trusted A...
Choosing & Ordering Tires From Auto Repair Shops
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How To
Tires go with us everywhere and although they do require replacement, it is amazing how long they last! The tires on you...
Buying Used Cars With Confidence
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How To
These days a number of Americans have their own cars; in one house approximately every member of the family is having th...
Windshield Repair Tips
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How To
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My Car
The good news is that just because you get a chip in your windshield it doesn't mean you need to buy and insert a whol...
Finding a Good Auto Repair Shop
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How To
Finding a trustable and efficient auto repair shop can be a simple and quick process if you know what to search for. The...
Tips For Keeping Up With Vehicle Recalls
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How To
In 2010 Toyota had over 2 million vehicle recalls! You hear about vehicle recalls all the time in the newspaper, on the ...
When is Auto Repair Needed?
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My Car
Automotive service and repair keeps changing dramatically with each generation. The answer to when auto repair is needed...
Auto Service Locator Tips
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How To
It has been proven that by properly maintaining your vehicle with the recommended auto services you will benefit from lo...
The Modern Auto Repair Shop
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Car Repair
Most of us do not want to see the inside of an auto repair shop. Not only is your visit usually tied to high expenses, b...
Auto Repair Process
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Car Repair
Ever wonder what the auto repair process is like?Here are the basics: Before auto repair work begins, measuring the veh...
Auto Repair - The Hard Truth
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Car Repair
Over the years there have been 1000?s of articles with tips and suggestions on finding an honest or good technician. The...
What is My Car History?
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My Car
How do I check the history of my car? Sometimes your car may have been handed down from a family member where you may no...
Road Preparation - 4 Auto Service Tips
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My Car
Anytime of year can be the right time to get your car in tip-top shape. In the big races, these experts know that a top-...
Auto Service for Brakes
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My Car
Most people would rather have a vehicle that would provide utmost quietness when driving. This is one of the beauties of...
Save $ on Gas & Auto Service Expenses
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Driving My Car
The cost of driving has risen significantly in recent years, particularly with the rapid rise in gas prices. Follow the...
Used Car Buying Tips
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How To
A new car may not be worth all that money you are planning on spending!If you are on a really tight budget, and don?t ca...
Who to Use for Auto Repair Service
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Car Repair
Getting your vehicle repaired after when it is not operating correctly is important. In many instances the vehicle can't...
Save Money on Car Repairs
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Car Repair
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How To
If your car is not performing to its full potential, and it's time to get a check-up, remember the following tips to hel...
The Future Of Car Repair Shops
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My Car
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Car Repair
In the past few years, development, production, and demand for hybrid cars has increased at an enormous rate.For the car...
Auto Tips from the Car Mechanic
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Car Repair
Driving an automobile is a luxury that most of us take for granted. Automobiles are the primary means of transportation ...
Brake Safety Checkup from MAP Auto Shops
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My Car
Get a Free Inspection During August's Brake Safety Month and Avoid Unwanted Surprises! Do you, like many vehicle owne...
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