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automobiles.honda[.com/cr-z/]: My new car!? Update: Honda Accord and Honda Civic Hybrid may be better. P.S. What if my vehicle turns out to be a new bicycle, lol. Update: Most efficient use of fossil fuels article in April 2013 issue of Scientific American is electric car (or plug-in hybrid?).

CableMotors[.com]: VW Dealer (Subaru 12/2003); Used Hondas, too.

Carfax[.com]: Car facts. Get a detailed vehicle history report …

Cars[.com]: Cars for sale. Includes green car buying guide.

CarsDirect[.com]: Cars for sale. Fuel Efficient cars for 2013…

Check Engine: Check-Engine-Light .com is dedicated to helping 1996-newer vehicle owners with their check engine light issues.[Open Image in tab/window from related website… a source for o2-simulators.

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Diagnostic (DTC) Database: This database contains standard and manufacturer specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) that are used by some manufacturers to identify vehicle problems. This obd II code database is intended to be an easy to use app to begin diagnosing vehicle repairs.

Diagnostic (DTC): If your DTC (diagnostic trouble code) begins with P1xxx, that means it's a manufacturer specific code.

Diagnostic (DTC): All light duty vehicles since 1996, … medium duty vehicles … 2005, and heavy duty vehicles… in 2010, are required to support OBD-II diagnostics… [A]technician will use PIDs with a scan tool connected to the vehicle's OBD-II connector. Bit wise breakdown could prove helpful.

Folding Bike: New electric wheels? Nycewheels[.com]. $1500

Kelly Blue Book: Determine value of auto (a.k.a. Blue Book).

Malfunction Indicator: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)… informs the operator when there is a problem anywhere in the vehicles Electronic Engine Control System. This system basically includes all sensors, solenoids, valves, actuators etc. … can include both engine and transmission concerns … With only a few basic tools… you can pinpoint and repair most of these concerns yourself.

Master Technician: You can earn Master Technician status by passing a specified group of tests in a series. … You must also document at least two years of relevant hands-on work experience. The [Practice]Tests start at $14.95 each, with discounts for multiple purchases. Tests are sold using vouchers. Each voucher code can be used by one person only to access one practice test for 60 days. [See your LOCAL PROMETRIC TEST CENTER LISTINGS on web site.]

TrueCar[.com]: USAA uses for auto sales; vets use. Also, data used for AAA.

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