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lack of maintenance

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Too Afraid to Ask

Lack of maintenance means not taking care of your car by skipping regular check-ups and repairs. This can cause serious issues and make your car less reliable.

Technical Definition

Lack of maintenance refers to the failure to perform regular servicing and repairs on a vehicle, which can lead to various mechanical problems and decreased performance over time. It's crucial for vehicle longevity and reliability to adhere to a maintenance schedule.

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"and i'm not a scientist or a chemist or an engineer i just know when we do a lot of repairs it's kind of based on oil or those oil engine repairs are based on lack of maintenance"

Keeping your car maintenanced and check it often! WCCO's Car Care 21:20

"...if they do and the manufacturer requests the parts so that they can inspect them and they see that it was a result of lack of maintenance, they'll charge it right back to the dealer."

Re-gifting is not evil...PLUS, asking the right questions is critical when considering an extended warranty purchase My Car Guru Podcast 14:23

"it's called L of M lack of maintenance when you have a car that has brakes you know what they're gonna do yeah we'll just leave it at that"

Q&A Saturday June 20 2026: Car Shopping, Brake Shakes, & Front - End Noises Explained Car Connection Workshop 38:23

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