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Auto Maintenance vs. Repair

In this video series, John Nielsen, director of AAA’s Approved Auto Repair Network and Auto Buying Services, helps you make sense of car care. The series explains the differences between repair and maintenance and do-it-yourself repair and professional auto repair services. Tips address choosing an auto mechanic and following factory and maintenance schedules. Increasing your vehicle’s safety, reliability and longevity through proper maintenance also is discussed. For more AAA Automotive information, visit www.AAA.com/Auto.

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