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12+ hour, 54+ min ago (482+ words) Some locations will also see reduced hours in the days prior MOTORISTS will be left without access to one of the most popular parts stores in America in just a few weeks. For 24 hours, over 5,000 NAPA Auto Parts locations found across the United States will be closed, which could pose a major problem for holiday travelers. The upcoming closure will affect all 5,469 NAPA Auto Parts locations found in the United States, with all stores being closed for 24 hours. In other words, motorists and at-home mechanics will be left without access to crucial parts or tools for a full day. The closures are due to the upcoming Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 25, which is when all 5,469 stores will be closed. This further emphasizes how significant the closure is, as drivers on the road for the upcoming holiday may find themselves unable…...

21+ hour, 33+ min ago (396+ words) There's a growing trend among European automakers to reduce waste and protect our fragile environment. Jaguar Land Rover recently announced plans to remove magnesium from the dashboard's cross-car beam, a move expected to cut more than 50,000 tons of CO" annually. BMW, meanwhile, claims that roughly a third of the new iX3 electric crossover's weight comes from recycled materials. This approach makes it easier to replace a faulty individual component instead of having to swap out the entire headlight. Not only does it reduce waste, but it also lowers repair costs and extends the headlight's lifespan. Take, for example, a stone chip damaging the lens: rather than replacing the whole unit, a technician could simply unscrew the lens and install a new one. If you've had to replace a faulty headlight out of pocket recently, you know how shockingly expensive adaptive LED…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (433+ words) A disputed steering repair and a suspicious red detail leave one C8 Corvette owner battling GM after his extended warranty claim was denied Corvette ownership has always walked a line between dream and reality. It's not meant to be a temperamental, wallet-draining exotic, but rather the attainable giant-slayer, a supercar you can actually drive and maintain. But those expectations can end up challenged in a big way when repairs collide with dealership procedures. More: Warranty Be Damned, New Corvette ZR1 Flipped For $70,000 Profit One C8 owner says that's exactly what he's facing after getting his warranty denied over some Loctite found during an electrical failure diagnosis. If you're not familiar, Loctite is a brand of adhesives often used in automotive work, particularly for securing bolts against vibration-related loosening. It's common across industries, from watchmaking to engine bays. In a Facebook post, he explained…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (482+ words) A simple grille swap on a Jeep Renegade revealed a bizarre design choice, and now we're asking you for your worst examples. Every car enthusiast has a moment in the garage where they stop, stare at a part in their hand, and wonder which engineer woke up and decided their job that day was to make life difficult. It's one of those rites of passage in the garage, a mix of disbelief, annoyance, and the creeping suspicion that someone, somewhere, is laughing at you from behind a CAD screen. Read: Apparently You Need Hyundai's Permission To Change Your Own Brakes A Redditor working on a Jeep Renegade sparked that exact conversation after attempting what should've been a simple cosmetic swap: installing black grille inserts in place of the stock chrome ones. This is a job that, in theory, could take…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago (475+ words) Some locations will also see reduced hours on another day coming up DRIVERS who've been putting off a key routine maintenance procedure may want to do so in the coming weeks. If not, they risk being unable to get the maintenance done with national oil change shop Jiffy Lube set to close for 24 hours later this month. All 2,085 Jiffy Lube locations in the United States are set to be closed for 24 hours in the coming weeks. In other words, drivers will be unable to get to the shop for oil changes and other fluid-related work for a full day. This is especially significant with Christmas on the horizon, a holiday many Americans will likely be in the car and traveling for. The closure is a result of the Christmas holiday, and all locations will be closed for Christmas Day itself,…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago (239+ words) Vijayawada: The State government has granted administrative approval to strengthen 1,299 rural roads, including four bridges, covering a total of 4,007 kilometers across 26 districts as part of Phase... Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Principal Secretary Shashi Bhushan Kumar issued the GO Rt No 970 on Tuesday.According to the order, the selected roads for strengthening are distributed across 157 Assembly constituencies and 484 mandals The government noted that the funding for this initiative may be sourced from NABARD loans, SASCI, Purvoday Scheme, and Rayalaseema package, depending on available resources.Previously, the Engineer-in-Chief of Panchayat Raj reported that out of a total of 36,388 km of blacktop and cement concrete rural roads in the State, approximately 15,093 km have been identified as severely damaged through geo-portal assessments These roads, primarily single-lane bituminous roads, will be reconstructed using pothole filling, Granular Sub-Base (GSB), Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), and bituminous layers…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago (148+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The city of Savannah unveiled the name of its new pothole repair truck: "Uncle Fill." The city teamed up with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System to host a Pothole Patcher renaming contest. Sixth grader Naimi Williams of Hubert Middle School won the contest with her take on the famous "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" character "Uncle Phil." The naming contest was part of the city's new "Pothole Patrol" initiative, which aims to improve repair capacity and response times citywide. "Our pothole patcher will enable us to fill potholes throughout the city. It's a process, with this one-man operation we can fill a pothole in less than 5 minutes," said Stephen Henry, senior director of transportation for the City of Savannah. Many students submitted entries hoping to pick the new name of the truck, city employees voted and Williams…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago (276+ words) Jaden O'Hara bought a Chevy Impala on Facebook Marketplace and posted a video showing the car's dangerous condition. The clip went viral with over 1.1 million views after people spotted a serious safety problem that was hard to miss. According to Motor1, O'Hara was singing while driving his new car, trying to stay positive even though the vehicle was making strange noises. But when he pointed the camera down at the floor, viewers saw a huge hole right under the pedals where the floorboard should be. A hole this large needs professional help before anyone drives it long distances. Facebook has become a popular platform for buying and selling used items, though it hasn't always been smooth sailing for the company when it comes to handling users' data and privacy. Small rust spots can sometimes be fixed at home using products like…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (816+ words) An employee at River North Collision Repair who goes by "Surge" works on the bumper of a vehicle in the West Town auto shop. On Monday, Matt Songler, 27, of Bronzeville, was driving and did not see a pothole because of the falling snow. Luckily, his tire didn't burst, and he was able to use a portable air pump that he had to fill his tire, which lost some air, and made it home. He didn't have to drive again until Thursday morning, when he was asked to pick up his grandmother from the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was getting some tests. Unfortunately, when he got to his 2007 Chrysler Aspen he discovered his tire was completely flat. Songler said he did not have a spare because it was stolen, so he had to have his vehicle towed and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (504+ words) The DfI say the bridge will only be open to cars and light vehicles of up to three tonnes A bridge in County Londonderry, which has been closed to the public for more than 11 weeks, is set to reopen on Saturday morning, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has said. Kilrea Bridge closed on 20 September after extensive cracking was discovered in a retaining wall. The bridge, which is due to reopen at 08:00 GMT, will only be passable for cars and light vehicles, of up to three tonnes, while permanent repair works continue. In a statement, a DfI spokesperson said temporary stabilisation works are "now well advanced" and they described the reopening as "an important step" in reducing disruption for the community. Access across the bridge will be controlled using a 7.5ft (2.5m) wide restriction at both ends to "ensure safety through the ongoing…...