All articles tagged with #vehicle repair
The article emphasizes that certain car maintenance jobs, such as glass repair, brakes, timing belts, transmission, bodywork, AC, electrical work, fuel system, steering, tire mounting, and engine internals, are best left to professionals due to their complexity, safety risks, and potential for costly mistakes, especially for novice or intermediate DIY enthusiasts.
Toyota has issued a "do not drive" advisory to 50,000 car owners due to potentially deadly air bag issues in certain Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4 vehicles, urging them to contact their local dealer for a no-charge repair or replacement. The affected vehicles are part of an urgent air bag safety recall related to Takata air bag inflators, which could cause serious injury or death if deployed. The warning covers specific model years, and the company is reaching out to customers through various channels to address the issue.
BMW has issued a recall for 90,000 models made between 2000 and 2006 due to defective Takata airbags installed in the steering wheel. The airbag inflator could rupture and cause shrapnel to hit passengers, severely injuring or killing them. Despite the recall being open since 2016, many owners still haven't taken their vehicles in for the free repair. BMW is making it convenient for owners to get the repair done, and with 24 deaths and 400 injuries due to the airbags, it's important to take action.