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What Are the Categories of Automotive Repair Projects?

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OHeidi

07/25/25 4:57am

Automotive repair projects include mechanical repairs, wheel alignment, bodywork and painting, detailing, and maintenance. Automotive repair is a general term for the maintenance and repair of vehicles. It involves using technical means to diagnose faults in malfunctioning vehicles, identify the causes, and take certain measures to eliminate the faults and restore the vehicle to a certain level of performance and safety standards. Mechanical Repairs: Fixing various mechanical faults in vehicles, including the engine, transmission, chassis suspension system, and fuel system. Wheel Alignment: Adjusting based on the four-wheel parameters of the vehicle to ensure good driving performance and a certain level of reliability. Bodywork and Painting: A vehicle restoration technique that involves repairing deformed parts of the vehicle's metal body. Automotive Detailing: Using different detailing products and techniques tailored to the maintenance needs of various materials in different parts of the vehicle for care and upkeep. Automotive Maintenance: Regular preventive work involving inspection, cleaning, replenishment, lubrication, adjustment, or replacement of certain parts of the vehicle.

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HadleyAnn

08/10/25 5:32pm

I generally categorize car maintenance projects into three major types: routine maintenance such as oil changes, oil filter and air filter replacements, which are the basics to keep the vehicle running healthily and need to be done every few thousand kilometers; minor repairs and fixes like brake pad replacements, tire rotations, or battery maintenance, addressing everyday wear and tear; and major repair projects involving the engine, transmission, or chassis system, such as engine overheating or gearbox failures, which are usually unexpected issues with higher costs. I've also noticed that regular inspections and professional diagnostics are crucial to prevent major problems. Maintenance isn't just a fix-it-and-forget-it matter—consider long-term usage habits, like keeping a maintenance log to help remember the next service time, and choosing a reputable repair shop is also key, not just looking for the cheapest price.

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