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A slow first start can make the whole day feel off. You turn the key or press the start button, the engine drags for a
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July 6, 2026
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A World In Which Every Motorist Trusts the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry
The Motorist Assurance Program is an Automotive Industry initiative built on vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance standards developed over the last 25 years. The MAP standards were developed for the sole purpose of instilling trust in the relationship between you – the motorist – and your chosen MAP participating service provider.
Today’s vehicles are a complex piece of technology and it’s important that you partner with a repair provider that can clearly communicate your vehicle systems’ conditions.
MAP helps you stay on top of recalls by giving you the latest NHTSA information by Make, Model Year or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Why? Getting recall work done as soon as possible keep the roads safer for everyone, including you and your passengers.
A slow first start can make the whole day feel off. You turn the key or press the start button, the engine drags for a
A repair visit feels a lot easier when you know the shop is ready to explain what your vehicle needs and why. The Motorist Assurance
A clean vehicle can catch a buyer’s eye, but good car maintenance records help earn their confidence. Receipts, inspection notes, repair estimates, warranty documents, and