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VIN Year Chart for Mechanics

Solera

The average person typically references their cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when obtaining insurance, ordering parts from the dealership, or reviewing the corresponding vehicle history report. However, mechanics deal with VINs throughout the workday, whether referencing specific part numbers or diagnostic and repair protocols.

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Honda Civic, Accord, and CRV- Common Maintenance Problems and How to Avoid Them

Tomorrow's Technician

That said, like any other car, they have some potential problems you may have to help a customer with. Honda recommends doing this every 30,00060,000 miles, depending on how hard the customer drives their car. In 2014, the Accord was equipped with electric power steering. Yikes, right? The good news?

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Common Issues on the Tesla Model S

RepairSmith

Failures often involve mechanical breakage or motor issues, preventing proper door access and necessitating replacements or mechanical adjustments. Battery Protection Early Tesla Model S units (2012–2014) encountered some isolated incidents involving battery fires caused by road debris puncturing the battery pack.

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Tesla Air Ride Service

Brake & Front End

The Model S Smart Air Suspension was an option in 2014, and it became standard for all Model S trims from 2017 to mid-2019. The four-corner system is similar to those found on European cars and trucks. The 2014 and 2015 Model S suspensions use a system made by Continental. The other service consideration is the voltage.

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Gluesenkamp Perez on Right to Repair: ‘Show Up & Advocate’

Tomorrow's Technician

Marie, as she likes to be called, is a Democrat representing Washington’s third district and co-owner of Dean’s Car Care with her husband in Portland, OR. I think that more and more manufacturers are moving towards disposable cars. That is the lifecycle of a mechanic. You know, I’ve never bought a new car in my life.

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Adulting Hack with Girls Auto Clinic

Girls Auto Clinic

My car at the time was a 1993 Honda Accord. My gift to myself for graduating as an engineer was a new car! I shop hoped or went to different mechanics or auto repair shops each time my car needed work. I made many bad money mistakes and was lucky I didn’t have a car crash driving on bald tires.

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Formula E Wants To Know If 800 Horsepower, All-Wheel Drive And More Grip Is Enough To Make You Care

Jalopnik

This season the series introduced its Gen 3 Evo car updates which saw the addition of all-wheel drive under certain circumstances, big power swings, and more grip for faster racing and better action than ever. The new car hasnt been shown yet, just a few morsels regarding how it will be specd. Lets dive in.

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