Forum Rules

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1. Respect other members

• Discuss the problem, not the person. Insults, harassment, threats, discrimination, and deliberate provocation are not allowed.
• Technical advice can be challenged — support your view with facts, measurements, and experience.

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2. Useful technical topics

• Topic titles should describe the fault. When possible include the vehicle, year, engine, DTCs, symptoms, and checks already performed.
• Do not repeatedly create the same topic. Add new information to the existing case.

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3. Safety first

• Advice involving brakes, steering, fuel systems, high voltage, airbags, and other hazardous systems requires particular care.
• If a task needs specialist training, a lift, protective equipment, or could cause injury or fire, say so clearly.

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4. Prohibited content

• Spam, phishing, malicious files, fraud, illegal goods/services, and instructions intended to cause harm are prohibited.
• Do not publish another person’s personal data, passwords, payment details, private correspondence, or content you have no right to distribute.

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5. Advertising and commercial recommendations

• A relevant recommendation for a garage, part, or tool is fine when it helps solve the problem. Aggressive advertising and mass promotion are not.
• If you are affiliated with a recommended service, shop, or brand, disclose that relationship.

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6. Solutions and reputation

• Mark the best answer when the issue is genuinely solved. This helps other members find proven fixes faster.
• Do not manipulate helpful votes, reputation, or activity through additional accounts.

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7. Moderation

• Administrators may edit titles, move, merge, close, or remove content that breaks the rules or interferes with forum operation.
• Serious or repeated violations may lead to restricted access.

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8. Technical disclaimer

• Member advice is based on individual experience and is not a guarantee of results. CarHelpMate cannot remotely verify the condition of a specific vehicle.
• Assess risks before repairs, use manufacturer documentation, and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.