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Avoid Expensive Auto Repairs - 6 Tips
How To 
Some people may rather visit the dentist than an auto repair facility!It is true that some car repairs can leave your wallet feeli...
Tips on Buying Used Cars
How To 
Purchasing a car is the second largest financial investment made by US citizen other than housing, so it is important to determine...
Avoid Costly Manual Transmission Repair
How To 
A vehicle equipped with a manual transmission is often known as a vehicle with a stick shift. Before automatic transmissions becam...
Understanding Windshield Repair
My Car 
The windshield does not belong with the ‘mysterious’ under hood components and seems to be transparent in its use, however its...
The Automotive Technician Search
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If you have a car, there is a risk of something going wrong with it. If and when something is faulty, having a trusted Automotive ...
Choosing & Ordering Tires From Auto Repair Shops
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Tires go with us everywhere and although they do require replacement, it is amazing how long they last! The tires on your car are ...
Buying Used Cars With Confidence
How To 
These days a number of Americans have their own cars; in one house approximately every member of the family is having their own se...
Windshield Repair Tips
How To | 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 whole ...
Finding a Good Auto Repair Shop
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 easiest w...
Tips For Keeping Up With Vehicle Recalls
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In 2010 Toyota had over 2 million vehicle recalls! You hear about vehicle recalls all the time in the newspaper, on the Internet, ...
When is Auto Repair Needed?
My Car 
Automotive service and repair keeps changing dramatically with each generation. The answer to when auto repair is needed is no lon...
Auto Service Locator Tips
How To 
It has been proven that by properly maintaining your vehicle with the recommended auto services you will benefit from longer vehic...
The Modern Auto Repair Shop
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, but it used...
Auto Repair Process
Car Repair 
Ever wonder what the auto repair process is like?Here are the basics: Before auto repair work begins, measuring the vehicle b...
Auto Repair - The Hard Truth
Car Repair 
Over the years there have been 1000’s of articles with tips and suggestions on finding an honest or good technician. These can b...
What is My Car History?
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 not know the...
Road Preparation - 4 Auto Service Tips
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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-notch pit ...
Auto Service for Brakes
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Most people would rather have a vehicle that would provide utmost quietness when driving. This is one of the beauties of an electr...
Save $ on Gas & Auto Service Expenses
Driving My Car 
The cost of driving has risen significantly in recent years, particularly with the rapid rise in gas prices. Follow these 7 t...
Used Car Buying Tips
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 care too m...
Who to Use for Auto Repair Service
Car Repair 
Getting your vehicle repaired after when it is not operating correctly is important. In many instances the vehicle can't be driven...
Save Money on Car Repairs
How To | Car Repair 
If your car is not performing to its full potential, and it's time to get a check-up, remember the following tips to help you save...
The Future Of Car Repair Shops
My Car | Car Repair 
In the past few years, development, production, and demand for hybrid cars has increased at an enormous rate.For the car repair sh...
Auto Tips from the Car Mechanic
Car Repair 
Driving an automobile is a luxury that most of us take for granted.  Automobiles are the primary means of transportation in Unite...
Brake Safety Checkup from MAP Auto Shops
My Car 
Get a Free Inspection During August's Brake Safety Month and Avoid Unwanted Surprises! Do you, like many vehicle owners, wait f...
Check Engine Light
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The check engine light is part of your vehicle's onboard diagnostics (OBD) system.  Computers have control and monitor vehicl...
Car Battery, Starting & Charging System
My Car 
How the System WorksThe battery, starting and charging systems are interrelated by a continual cycle of converting chemical energy...
Auto Braking Systems
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Preventive Auto MaintenanceThe Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) recommends to its members that (1) auto Brake ...
Cooling System Auto Maintenance
My Car 
It is recommended that a seven (7)-point preventative cooling system maintenance check be performed at least once every two years....
Car Engine Oil Basics
My Car 
The primary function of automotive engine oil is to provide lubrication to the metal surfaces inside an engine. With proper lubric...
Auto Service for Power Steering Systems
My Car 
Preventive Auto Service & Auto MaintenanceYour vehicle's power steering system is very complex and is perhaps the most overloo...
Auto Service Reminder Light
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If you drive a new vehicle, the old days of putting a small sticker on the inside of your windshield as a reminder of when your ve...
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
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How the System WorksA typical TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) monitors the air pressure in the tires with a wheel mounted s...
Tire Replacement & other auto Service Tips
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Tire ReplacementWhen replacing tires, MAP and vehicle manufacturers suggest that the replacement tires match or exceed the OEM spe...
Tire Rotation & Auto Service Tips
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Preventive Auto MaintenanceWhen replacing tires, MAP and vehicle manufacturers suggest that the replacement tires match or exceed ...
How to Pick an Auto Repair Shop
How To 
Finding a good, reputable automotive maintenance or auto repair shop used to be a shot-in-the-dark proposition. That was before th...
How to Talk with an Auto Repair Technician
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 you wante...
Get Satisfaction from an Auto Repair Shop!
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 all set". ...
MAP Auto Shops work hard to Build Trust & Confidenc...
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Most people like to take their car in for auto service and auto repairs about as much as they like getting a root canal! Often con...
When is my Oil Change really due?
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When asked, you may hear answers such as every 3000, 5000 or 7500 miles, or when the vehicle's oil monitor indicates that this s...
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