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Auto Inspection: 2013 Honda Civic LX

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  ***  Relevant background: “ A primary benefit of this is that OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems. The amount of diagnostic information available  … A range of rugged hand-held scan tools is available. Simple fault code readers/reset tools are mostly aimed at the consumer level. Professional hand-held scan tools may possess more advanced functions Access more advanced diagnostics Set manufacturer- or vehicle-specific ECU parameters Access and control other control units, such as air bag or ABS Real-time monitoring or graphing of engine parameters to facilitate diagnosis or tuning… OBD II information is commonly used by vehicle telematics devices that perform fleet tracking, monitor fuel efficiency, prevent unsafe driving, as well as for remote diagnostics and by Pay-As-You-Drive insurance.…” ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-board_diagnostics ) *** Relevant Background: “ A  pre-purchase ...
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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage: Windshield Wipers

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  ****  Relevant Material :   “ In Canada, environmental factors such as adverse weather contributed to 18–20% of all fatal vehicle accidents in a recent year, according to Transport Canada. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that about 21% of all accidents in the United States are weather-related. The European Automotive Insurers Association found that poor visibility is a factor in approximately 20% of all car accidents. An Australian driver training organization noted that poor visibility can increase the risk of a crash by 30% or more . Studies have shown that collision risk can increase by 50 to 100% during precipitation.   The link between malfunctioning wipers and accidents   Poor visibility is a major factor in weather-related accidents, and malfunctioning wiper systems are a major cause of impaired visibility. This can happen in several ways:   Worn-out blades:  Blades that streak, smear, or miss sections of the windsh...
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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage: Oil Change

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  ***  Relevant Material: " Global and regional statistics United States:  The NHTSA estimates that over 4,800 people are treated in emergency rooms each year for jack or jack stand failures. United States:  A 1994-1995 analysis of NHTSA data showed that an estimated 4,822 people were injured, with hands, wrists, and fingers being the most severely injured body parts. Australia:  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that more than 160 people are injured each year while using car jacks. Canada:   Transport Canada  does not provide specific jack stand statistics but reports on overall vehicle traffic collision statistics ...:  " (Google)  ***  Relevant Material: " Auto vandalism statistics and reporting challenges Most official crime reporting, such as the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in the US, does not break down motor vehicle crimes into "vandalism". Data is typically lumped into "mo...
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