Breakdown
(vehicle)
A vehicle breakdown is a mechanical failure. Generally, when a breakdown
happens a tow truck helps the driver and, if necessary, tows the
vehicle to the automobile repair shop.
The tow service can be included in the vehicle insurance.
Auto mechanic
n auto mechanic or motor mechanic (Australian English) is a mechanic
who specialises in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes
modification. A mechanic may be knowledgeable in working on all
parts of a variety of car makes or may specialize either in a specific
area or in a specific make of car. In repairing cars, their main
role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often
have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work
or after partial disassembly for inspection. The mechanic uses both
electronic means of gathering data as well as their hands, ears,
eyes and nose. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part
or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies.
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Basic vehicle
maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic's work in some countries,
while in others they are only consulted when a vehicle is already
showing signs of malfunction. Preventative maintenance is also a
fundamental part of a mechanic's job, but this is not possible in
the case of vehicles that are not regularly maintained by a mechanic.
One misunderstood aspect of preventative maintenance is scheduled
replacement of various parts, which occurs before failure to avoid
far more expensive damage. Because this means that parts are replaced
before any problem is observed, many vehicle owners will not understand
why the expense is necessary. With the rapid advancement in technology, the mechanic’s job has evolved from mechanical to electronic technology. Because vehicles today posses complex computer and electronic systems, mechanics need to have a broader base of knowledge than in the past. Lately, the term “auto mechanic” is being used less and less frequently and is being replaced by the euphemistic title “automotive service technician”. Fading quickly is the day of the 'shade tree mechanic', who needed little knowledge of today's computerized systems. Due to the increasingly labyrinthine nature of the technology that is now incorporated into automobiles, most automobile dealerships now provide sophisticated diagnostic computers to each technician, without which they would be unable to diagnose or repair a multitude of common failures. |
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