Automotive Repair

1760 problems reported across 801 app ideas

Problems
1760
App Ideas
801
Avg Severity
3Medium
Categories
10

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Automotive Repair Problems by Severity(page 86 of 118)

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TSB Navigator
Technician cannot quickly diagnose parasitic battery drain on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra due to lack of model-specific known failure data and TSBs.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Technician
BulkCoat Pro
A headlight restoration technician needs a bulk-buy UV ceramic coating that performs as well as the Sylvania kit but is more cost-effective for high-volume use.
3MediumMaterials Sourcing|Owner
BumperGrip Pro
Auto body shops struggle with paint adhesion on plastic bumpers due to inadequate sanding, leading to rework and quality issues.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Owner
TPMS Repro Right
After incorrectly selecting the wrong vehicle model year during TPMS sensor programming, the sensor is now locked to the wrong configuration and cannot be reprogrammed to the correct vehicle.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Owner
PartMatch Pro
A mechanic rebuilding a 2000 Lincoln Continental V8 engine cannot find the timing kit for this specific engine and is unsure whether a similar kit from a Mustang Cobra is compatible.
3MediumPart Identification & Selection|Mechanic
ScanLegacy
User has an obsolete diagnostic scanner with outdated software, missing modules, and locked features requiring expensive authorization codes, and struggles to find affordable updates.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Technician
SyncMaster
Mechanics and small engine technicians lack a simple, intuitive digital tool to synchronize carburetors on multi-cylinder engines, relying on analog gauges and guesswork.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Mechanic
LockSmith Sourcing
Aspiring auto locksmiths lack a clear source for obtaining key cutting machines and programming equipment to start a business.
3MediumSourcing & Procurement|Owner
CodeDash Auto
Automotive DIYer needs a way to distinguish between minor check engine codes (like evaporative emissions) and serious ones without physically pulling the gas tank, and wants a dash-mounted OBD scanner that displays codes in real-time.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Owner
EntitySwitch Pro
Uncertainty about transferring a dealer's wholesale license from a sole proprietorship to an LLC without needing to redo training and permits.
3MediumCompliance Management|Owner
LiftLogic Garage Pro
A home garage mechanic finds using floor jacks and stands increasingly cumbersome and unsafe for more involved automotive work compared to using a professional 2-post lift.
3MediumEquipment Management|Owner
PinionPreload Pro
Need to properly tighten a differential pinion nut without markings and without altering preload.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|DIY Mechanic
AxleAlign Pro
Steering knuckle will not line up with CV axle on passenger side during reassembly, while driver side went smoothly.
3MediumInstallation & Assembly|DIY Mechanic
AutoFix Pro
Unable to disconnect a stubborn line from the purge valve solenoid during replacement due to lack of practical guidance in factory manuals.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Owner
FlexWrench Pro
Cannot access awkwardly angled bolts in tight engine bay spaces with standard wrenches or sockets.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Mechanic

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