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In the developed countries, vehicle maintenance is one of the most fundamental jobs of a mechanic. While in the developing and third world nations, an automotive mechanic is only consulted when confronted with a problem. Another interesting aspect regarding vehicle maintenance is Preventive Maintenance. In this process, various automotive parts are replaced at regular intervals to avert serious damage to the vehicle at a later stage.
With the advent of various technological advancements in the automotive sector, the role of an automotive mechanic has gradually shifted focus from mechanical to electronic know-how. In the present scenario, due to complex computer and electronic systems being incorporated into the vehicles, a broader knowledge base is required of the mechanics than was used to in the past. Today the automotive mechanic is not like just any other mechanic. Rather, he is an "automotive service technician".
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