# 10 Common Mistakes Mechanics Rarely Make With Their Own Cars - SlashGear

> 10 Common Mistakes Mechanics Rarely Make With Their Own Cars As an automotive professional who has done every job in the dealership, from changing oil to overseeing the service department as a GM, I have seen many…

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- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mistakes #common #mechanics #cars #rarely #done #seen #slashgear
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