On June 1, car maintenance in the European Union will see significant changes. Carmakers and “authorized dealerships” will be required to both share technical data and to remove conditional warranty limitations. This change will end the exemption from antitrust rules that car makers have had. New rules end car maker / authorized dealer monopoly In Read on! →
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Margaret Dunning, a 102-year-old retiree and philanthropist from Michigan, is an extraordinary woman. Not only does she do her own car repair, she’s managed to keep a 1930 Packard Roadster running since 1949. Margaret Dunning puts a lot of people to shame How many people don’t do their own car repair or maintenance? Most of Read on! →
A down economy has forced many consumers to abandon ideas of driving a new car. As a result, the average age of cars on the road is older than it has ever been. The average age of 11 years means that used car maintenance and repair should be prevalent. However, as a summer survey by Read on! →
You shattered your side view mirror and now you need a replacement. First, stay off the roads until you’ve made the repair. Driving around town with a broken side mirror can be dangerous, as it is primarily used to prevent accidents. It allows you to see blind spots and detect other moving vehicles before changing Read on! →
Basics of the mass air flow sensor
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In most computer-controlled vehicle engines, a mass air flow sensor is a small-yet-important part of the engine. The mass air flow sensor is one of the most common causes for a check engine light. Cleaning or replacing a mass air flow sensor on your own is easier than changing your own oil – and can Read on! →