Servicing my own car

What Can Cause Your Car To Fail A Roadworthy Inspection?

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Roadworthy inspections are required when buying and selling cars and their purpose is to ensure that the car is in safe working order. When your car passes a roadworthy inspection you will be issued with a pass certificate that will be valid for a couple of months. If your car fails, you will be issued with a report detailing why it’s failed and you will have a couple of weeks to make the repairs or you will have to pay for a new inspection.…

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What Should You Do If You Suspect Issues with Your Automatic Transmission System?

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An automatic transmission system is quite sophisticated but can certainly make the job of driving much easier. Still, many car owners take its operation for granted and only give this system any notice if there are signs of a problem. But it can be difficult to determine whether the transmission system is at fault or if it’s something else. So, if you’re in this position, how can you diagnose issues with the automatic transmission, and what should you do next?…

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3 Key Factors Affecting Your Automatic Transmission Service Frequency

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If you want to cover more miles with your car, regularly servicing its automatic transmission is paramount. A well-maintained transmission system might surprisingly outlast the rest of your car, keeping the vehicle running longer and preventing costly repairs. Sadly, most car owners don’t understand the basics of automatic transmission servicing and maintenance.  Unlike a vehicle’s engine consisting of several serviceable components, the transmission system contains only two critical parts you should consider.…

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