Glossary / General

service bulletin

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A service bulletin is a notice from the car company that tells mechanics about problems with certain cars and how to fix them. It's important for keeping cars running well.

Technical Definition

A service bulletin is a communication from a manufacturer to dealerships and service centers that provides information about vehicle issues, recalls, or maintenance recommendations. It helps ensure that vehicles are serviced correctly and safely.

Hear It Discussed

"General Motors has updated a service bulletin, which addresses an engine ticking noise caused by a manufacturing defect. The revision of this manufacture bulletin uh is is a revision of it, and it..."
Mega Meet Car Talk! In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 18:12

"Now they did say there is a service bulletin on it, but not a recall. And I think the"
Car Advice Like How To Fix A Gas Tank That Won't Fill and More Live Calls Under The Hood Under The Hood show 19:45

"And they had a service bulletin that was never sent to me about clogging sunroof drains..."
VW Bus Dreams: Joe's Road Trip Tales and 8-Car Collection To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 22:21