Questions tagged [manufacturer]
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Why do space saver tires have a low speed rating?
Space saver spare tires are smaller wheels and tires that can be fitted in the event of a puncture. They are generally only rated to 50 mph, and short distances. This Quora answer sums up the ...
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Do car manufacturers have to stock parts for 3 years after ending production?
I think I once read/heard somewhere that vehicle manufacturers have to stock parts or have parts available for vehicles that have produced for at least 3 years after the end of production?
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How are there '16 plate Land Rover Defenders?
The last Land Rover defender was produced on 29th January 2016. From the 1st September 2015 until the end of February 2016 the age identifier on a UK reg would be '65(e.g BH65 XLO).
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What is a usual value for the dimensional tolerance of brake pads?
Is there a specific regulation for the maximum tolerance allowed while manufacturing brake pads? If not, what is a usual value set by manufacturers? I would really appreciate references. Thanks a ...
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Trim level on the sticker inside my driver's door doesn't match any of the available trim levels of my vehicle
I have a 2016 Town & Country. The levels of trim can be found on this cars.com page. They are:
LX
Touring
S
Touring-L
Limited
Limited Platinum
But on the sticker inside my driver's door says ...
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Is the manufacturer's cold tire inflation pressure in regards to a constant value?
The reason why I ask is because tires can gain pressure (psi) when being driven (heat gained from friction which increases internal tire pressure) so I'm not sure what that number exactly entails. ...
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When do car manufacturers stop making the current model year and start the next model year?
This question might not belong here but I don't know where else to ask a general car question. I will delete/close if the mods think this question is crap.
Does anyone know when the last batch of ...
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Where can I check if my vehicle has a manufacturers recall for a defect?
I am interested in recall information from Europe, Asia, North and South America in order to enter the various information into a site wiki for the community.
I'm not sure if I should post this ...
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