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Please understand, some questions are not suited for the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange. Here are some question types which will garner closure:
- Questions seeking price/shopping assistance. These types of questions are off-topic because they tend to become obsolete quickly. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve.
- Questions on driving techniques are off-topic unless asked in regard to a a specific mechanical problem. See: Are driving questions on-topic?
- Question about tire health were deemed off-topic due to their subjective nature. See: Should Tire Sidewall Damage Questions be considered "Opinion" based?
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