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Independent Repair Shops Win Over Dealerships in Consumer Survey

The Truth About Cars

Brands such as Acura, Lexus, Mazda, and Volvo receive commendation for their dealership service satisfaction. The Unpredictability of Repairs Versus Maintenance John Ibbotson, the chief mechanic at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, contrasts the planned nature of regular vehicle maintenance with the often unforeseen necessity of repairs.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate linnks. Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership. The maintenance costs for your vehicle depend on numerous factors. An EV, like this Mazda MX-30, could save you money on maintenance. Your car’s make and model also affect how much you’ll spend on maintenance.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly.

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Aftermarket arm of Lumax Auto Tech partners with Bluechem Group for car care products – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Bluechem Group, based in Germany, is a renowned global company in automotive maintenance, care products and services. Bluechem Group products have been approved by global auto companies like BMW, Bosch, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen etc. LATL is a listed company under the Lumax-DK Jain Group.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

A Deep into the World of Japanese Imports This article may contain affiliate links. Maintenance and Servicing Maintaining a JDM import demands expertise and access to specialized equipment, particularly for older or rare models. What Exactly Are JDM Cars? What are some popular JDM car models? How can I import a JDM car?

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Volvo positions the XC60 as a luxury SUV, and it does quite well against tough competitors from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Genesis, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz (our tests of those competitors is at the end of this article). Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [ Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

EV Adoption

I will continue to dive into these and other key EV adoption questions in the coming months, but with this article I will share some notes and thoughts on some of the near- and longer-term challenges getting in the way of achieving these goals. EV Price Parity With ICE Vehicles Is Fast Approaching. Source: EVAdoption/Loren McDonald.

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