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Fleet Maintenance in San Antonio: What to Expect + Solutions

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But in a busy city like San Antonio, taking vehicles off the road for repairs or routine maintenance can eat into your profits. Hybrid and electric fleet repair: Maintains hybrid as well as electric fleet vehicle systems with battery diagnostics, inverter repairs, and high-voltage component servicing.

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GM Fined $146 Million After Millions Of Cars Failed Emissions Tests

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Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 4, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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What is a Car Safety and Emissions Inspection?

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For some, driving is a fun way to pass the time; for others, it is a mode for transportation to and from work on a daily basis, while for many it’s a little bit of both. This is mainly because a larger volume of these gasses being emitted from your vehicle means that there’s an issue with the engine that needs to be addressed.

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7 Common Reasons Why Your Car Smells Like Gas (+ Is it Safe?)

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Ever get in your car and feel like you’ve been transported straight to a gas station ? Faulty Exhaust System The exhaust system converts harmful fumes, like carbon monoxide, into less dangerous ones, such as water vapor, and safely directs them out of the vehicle. This causes a strong smell inside or around the vehicle.

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These Jalopnik Readers Want To Be President Of Car Culture, Here Are Their Campaign Promises

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Basic controls for vehicles must have buttons. Second time, vehicle is not released until the emissions system is fixed at owners cost. All law enforcement must have easily identified vehicles, name tags, badge numbers and body cams during duty. Plus (minimal) annual national safety and emissions testing.

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7 Signs of an Exhaust Leak (+ How to Locate the Source)

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This may result in your vehicle running rich or lean. This is because an engine running rich and misfiring hurts your vehicle’s fuel economy. It’s also bad for the environment, and you could fail an emissions test. AutoNation Mobile Service can fix your vehicle right from your driveway! But wait, it gets worse!

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What's Covered in a PA State Inspection?

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The State Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires you to renew these stickers yearly. The other sticker certifies the vehicle is not emitting toxic emissions to the environment. Inspection fees are posted at official inspection stations; however, these fees do not include repairs to correct vehicle defects.