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10 Tips for Buying Your First Project Car (That I’ve Ignored)

Eastwood

Regardless of your project intentions, choosing the right subject vehicle can avoid numerous pitfalls that might derail the best plans. Over the last 30 years, Ive acquired several vehicles for different reasons and with different expectations. That may be a restoration, a race car, a high-performance build or a show car.

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These Are The Cars You Could Drive Forever

Jalopnik

Its the ultimate vampire vehicle. My 2014 X5 diesel at 155K miles is still in excellent shape with neither mechanical nor electrical issues (the automatic-closing doors still work). When something breaks, I fix it myself or take it to my indie Bimmer mechanic who fixes it at a reasonable cost. From John Comment(s) Recommended

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Brandon Baldwin, 2023-2024 Instructor Of The Year

Tomorrow's Technician

And I think it helps anyone who is thinking about getting a mechanical degree of any kind or even electrical degree to understand where the application is,” he says. “I’ve Both companies have donated vehicles and equipment to aid in the college’s continuing evolution. I started hands-on and then got my degree.

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Navigating France’s Low Emission Zones: Essential Tips for Drivers

Auto Service World

For compliance you must acquire your Crit’Air for France sticker and learn about your vehicle’s specific requirements. Crit’Air 1 (Purple): The Crit’Air 1 category represented by a purple sticker includes gas vehicles and rechargeable hybrid cars.

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Audi Alignment & Calibration

Tomorrow's Technician

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform go back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Jack mode deactivates when the vehicle exceeds six mph.

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Audi MLB Alignment

Tomorrow's Technician

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically.

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Audi MLB Alignment

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For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically.