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  2. Mosquito coil - Wikipedia

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    Mosquito coil Mosquito coil. A mosquito coil is a mosquito-repelling incense, usually made into a spiral, and typically made using dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The coil is usually held at the center of the spiral, suspending it in the air, or wedged by two pieces of fireproof netting to allow continuous smoldering.

  3. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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    A mosquito coil. An insect repellent (also commonly called "bug spray") is a substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface.

  4. Automobile repair shop - Wikipedia

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    The Block Exemption Regulation (BER) covers service and maintenance during the warranty period and prohibits vehicle manufacturers' warranties from including restrictive conditions. Fleet shop A shop that is dedicated to repairing and maintaining a particular group of vehicles is called a fleet shop.

  5. Glossary of automotive terms - Wikipedia

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    Also gas pedal. A throttle in the form of a foot-operated pedal, or sometimes a hand-operated lever or paddle, by which the flow of fuel to the engine (and thereby the engine speed) is controlled, with depression of the pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. admission stroke See induction stroke. aftermarket air brake 1. A type of brake in which the force that actuates the brake mechanism is ...

  6. Service (motor vehicle) - Wikipedia

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    A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance. The service intervals are specified by the vehicle manufacturer in a service schedule and some modern cars display the due date for the next service electronically on the instrument panel.

  7. Mosquito - Wikipedia

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    Mosquito repellents (including a mosquito coil) in a Finnish store. Insect repellents are applied on skin and give short-term protection against mosquito bites. The chemical DEET repels some mosquitoes and other insects. [116] Some CDC-recommended repellents are picaridin, eucalyptus oil , and ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (IR3535). [117]

  8. Auto detailing - Wikipedia

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    Detailing is more than a cleaning process to make a vehicle look good; it is a systematic approach to help extend its life with methods and products that reduce damaging environmental elements such as dirt, sun, harsh winters, etc. [3] Appropriate maintenance or restoration of vehicles to keep them looking outside and inside as if they came from an auto dealer's showroom increase their resale ...

  9. Automotive part retailer - Wikipedia

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    Exterior of an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Houston in Texas, United States. Interior of an Advance Auto Parts store in Virginia, United States.. An automotive part retailer is a retail business that sells automotive parts and related accessories to both consumers and professional repair shops, through physical stores and websites. [1]