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Polaris Slingshot Service and Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

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Common Issues on the BMW M3 (F80)

RepairSmith

The 2014 to 2018 BMW M3 is known as the F80, and it brought some massive changes to this popular BMW model. Prevention and Fix Frequent Oil Changes: Stick to high-quality synthetic oil and change it at shorter intervals than the factory schedule if you drive aggressively (such as every 5,000 miles).

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Top Shop Best-One of Indy drives excellence through its people-first approach

Tire Review Magazine

At Best-One of Indy, we strive to not only know your car, but we also want to know our customers and their family, says Nick Howe, vice president of retail at Best-One of Indy. Mirror hang tags] add that personal touch to show there is someone on the other side of the shop wall who is truly working hard on their car, Nick says.

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Volvo Engine Service

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2014, Geely started to replace the old Ford platforms with its Scaleable Platform Architecture (SPA) for larger vehicles and Compact Modular Technology (CMT) for smaller vehicles. The SPA platform is used for cars and SUVs sold in the U.S. Volvo has issued a TSB that lists the recommended interval for 1999-2014.

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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! One that wasn’t leaking oil and started up every time I turned the ignition. I shop hoped or went to different mechanics or auto repair shops each time my car needed work. Go ahead and buy that avocado toast.)

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VW 2.0L TDI Diesel Service Opportunities

Tomorrow's Technician

Although the dust has settled on the VW Diesel gate scandal, the story is still not over for diesel cars that were bought back by VW. You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. In late 2019, they started selling the fixed cars at auction to dealers.

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Compressor Oil for R1234yf

Tomorrow's Technician

CREDITS AND MANDATES FOR R1234YF TRANSITION R-1234yf started to appear in 2014 on some vehicles. The next batch of vehicles to make the change were new platforms starting with a clean sheet of paper. The early adoption allowed OEMs to get EPA credits for transitioning to the new refrigerant.