Disclaimer!

Last Updated: October 2025

The Legal Stuff (That We Actually Need To Say)

Look, we’d rather just help you fix your car and skip all this legal mumbo-jumbo. But in today’s lawsuit-happy world, we need to spell out some important things.

So here it is—the straight truth about what KnowVehicles.com is, what it isn’t, and what you should know before you dive under your hood.

What This Site Is (And Isn’t)

We’re Educational, Not Gospel

Everything on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. We’re sharing knowledge, experience, and guidance based on 20+ years of automotive work—but we’re not standing in your garage with you.

What this means: The information here is meant to help you understand your vehicle and make informed decisions. It’s NOT a substitute for professional mechanical advice, diagnosis, or repair services.

We’re Not Your Mechanic

We can’t see your specific vehicle. We don’t know its history. We haven’t heard that weird noise it’s making or felt that strange vibration.

Every vehicle is different. Even two “identical” cars can have different issues based on maintenance history, climate, driving conditions, and a thousand other factors.

Bottom line: Use our information as a starting point, but make your own informed decisions based on YOUR specific situation.

Professional Disclaimer

Consult A Professional When Needed

Some repairs are straightforward. Others are dangerous if done incorrectly.

You should consult a qualified, certified mechanic when:

  • You’re unsure about a diagnosis or repair
  • The repair involves safety-critical systems (brakes, steering, suspension, airbags)
  • You’re working with high-voltage systems (hybrid/electric vehicles)
  • The repair requires specialized tools or knowledge you don’t have
  • Your vehicle is under warranty (DIY work might void it)
  • Local laws require professional certification for certain repairs

We’ll always try to tell you when something is beyond typical DIY scope, but ultimately YOU are responsible for knowing your own skill level and limitations.

Safety First (Seriously)

Working On Vehicles Is Inherently Dangerous

Let’s not sugarcoat this: Cars are heavy, have hot components, contain flammable fluids, and can seriously injure or kill you if you don’t know what you’re doing.

By using the information on this site, you acknowledge that:

  • You’re working at your own risk
  • You’ll use proper safety equipment (jack stands, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
  • You’ll follow all safety precautions
  • You understand the risks involved
  • You won’t attempt repairs beyond your skill level

We are NOT responsible for:

  • Injuries sustained while working on vehicles
  • Damage to your vehicle
  • Damage to property
  • Financial losses
  • Voided warranties
  • Failed repairs
  • Or any other consequences of following (or misinterpreting) our guidance

Safety Equipment Is NON-NEGOTIABLE

Never, ever, EVER:

  • Work under a vehicle supported only by a jack
  • Work on a running engine (unless specifically necessary and you know what you’re doing)
  • Smoke or use open flames near fuel systems
  • Skip safety glasses when there’s any risk of eye injury
  • Take shortcuts with safety procedures

Your safety is YOUR responsibility. Period.

Accuracy and Completeness

We Strive For Accuracy, But We’re Human

Every piece of content on this site is created by experienced automotive professionals. We check our facts, verify our information, and do our best to provide accurate, helpful guidance.

But here’s the reality:

  • We might make mistakes
  • Information might become outdated as technology changes
  • Specifications vary by year, make, model, and region
  • Vehicle manufacturers update procedures and recommendations

We do NOT guarantee:

  • That information is 100% accurate for YOUR specific vehicle
  • That procedures will work exactly as described in all situations
  • That specifications haven’t changed since publication
  • That following our guides will solve your specific problem

If you spot an error, please email us at dimaronmedia AT gmail DOT com so we can fix it.

No Warranties or Guarantees

This is the part lawyers love…

We provide this website and all content “AS IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness

In plain English: We’re giving you our best information, but we can’t guarantee specific results or outcomes. What works for one person might not work for another.

Third-Party Links and Resources

Our site contains links to parts suppliers, tool manufacturers, other automotive resources, and various websites.

We are NOT responsible for:

  • The content on those sites
  • Their privacy practices
  • The quality or safety of products they sell
  • Their business practices
  • Any transactions you make with them

These links are provided for convenience only. We don’t endorse every product or service linked from our site (unless we explicitly say we do).

Product Recommendations

When we recommend specific parts, tools, or products, it’s based on our genuine experience and professional opinion.

However:

  • We might have relationships with some suppliers (which we’ll disclose)
  • Product quality can vary by batch, manufacturer, or supplier
  • What works well for us might not work perfectly for you
  • Products change, get discontinued, or get replaced with newer versions

Do your own research before buying anything expensive or critical.

Affiliate Relationships and Advertising

To keep this site running, we may:

  • Display advertisements
  • Use affiliate links (where we earn a commission if you buy something)
  • Partner with relevant companies

This does NOT mean:

  • We recommend everything advertised on the site
  • Our content is biased by advertising relationships
  • You should buy products just because they appear on our site

We try to maintain editorial independence, but you should know these relationships exist.

Current advertising partners include: Google AdSense, Ezoic, and potentially other contextual ad networks.

User-Generated Content

If we ever enable comments, forums, or user submissions, please know:

We are NOT responsible for:

  • Accuracy of user-submitted information
  • Advice given by other users
  • User interactions or disputes

Never follow advice from random internet strangers (including us!) without verifying it against reputable sources and your own common sense.

Limitation of Liability

Here’s the really legal part that we have to include:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KNOWVEHICLES.COM, KENNETH CUSHMAN, AND ALL CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Financial losses
  • Vehicle damage
  • Lost time or wages
  • Or any other damages arising from use of this website

Even if we’ve been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In plain English: If something goes wrong, you can’t sue us. You’re using this information voluntarily and at your own risk.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes would be handled in accordance with applicable law.

If any part of this disclaimer is found to be unenforceable, the rest of it still applies.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top.

Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Your Responsibility

At the end of the day, YOU are responsible for:

  • Your own safety
  • Your own decisions
  • Your own vehicle
  • Your own actions
  • Verifying information before acting on it

We’re here to help and educate—but we’re not making decisions for you.

Questions About This Disclaimer?

If something isn’t clear, email us at:

dimaronmedia AT gmail DOT com

We’ll do our best to clarify (though we can’t provide legal advice).

The Real Talk (Again)

Look, we know this disclaimer is long and covers our butts legally. But here’s what it really means:

Be smart. Be safe. Use common sense.

If you’re not sure about something, ask a professional. If a repair seems too complicated, get help. If you don’t have the right tools or knowledge, don’t wing it.

We want you to save money and learn about your vehicle—but we want you to do it SAFELY.

That’s what really matters.

KnowVehicles.com
Knowledge is power—but safety comes first.

Questions? Email us at dimaronmedia AT gmail DOT com