Car Owners Face New 1969 Warranty Responsibilities
Warranties shift more upkeep to motorists as 1969 plans cover 12 months or 12,000 miles for most parts, down from 24,000 miles. Drive train remains five years or 50,000 miles. Owners must follow oil changes, air filter care, crankcase emissions, and coolant replacement, plus tune ups and routine checks like wipers, brakes, lubrication, alignment, and wheel balance.
Key Car Faults Revealed by Missouri Auto Club Survey
The Missouri Auto Club’s new St. Louis diagnostic center studied 1 603 cars and found ignition issues at 1 500 defects and 0.94 per car, front end faults at 1 450 and 0.90 per car, brakes at 1 354 and 0.85 per car, headlamps at 1 055 and 0.66 per car, tires at 922 and 0.58 per car, and steering linkage at 402 and 0.25 per car. The center only diagnoses and does not recommend repairs, offering re checks and consultant help with the repair shop as requested.
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Safety breaks urged for long car trips
Safety experts advise drivers not to exceed three hours without rest and to stretch or stop for coffee to reduce driving strain. The text notes spark plugs fire about 15,000,000 times in 10,000 miles, with wear at the firing end and recommends servicing at 5,000 miles and replacing at 10,000 miles.
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