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Your Dealer May Know About That Recurring Problem
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That intermittent trouble you’re having with your front passenger side power window or that tail light that keeps burning out could be a common problem. The dealers may know all about it and how to fix it. And they may even do it for free. Vehicle lemon-law attorney Vince Megna explains there’s something called a technical service bulletin, which instructs dealers how to take care of customers who come in with a complaint that’s been made repeatedly around the country. Megna said it helps to see all the TSBs related to your vehicle. The best resource is a AllData.com, which lists all of the technical service bulletins that have been issued for various models. You can check for your current car or for a model that you’re thinking about buying. The site offers TSB information on cars made as early as 1960, though users must subscribe to get the full text of the information. |
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