Guides and answers
Plain answers for car owners in Georgia, from trouble codes and warning lights to repairs and maintenance by model, and guides for the people who run car services.
For car owners
Trouble codes
Each page explains one diagnostic trouble code: what the engine computer saw, the usual causes, how urgent it is and what to ask the shop.
- P0A7F code: An early warning about hybrid battery health
- P0A80 code meaning for Prius and Lexus hybrid owners
- P0011 code: Why you should check the oil first
- P0014 code meaning when your engine rattles at cold start
- P0016 code causes and what the timing warning means
Warning lights
Red means stop, amber means check soon, green and blue only tell you something is on. Each page explains one light and what to do about it.
- ABS warning light: what it means and whether you can drive
- AdBlue warning light: what to do with your diesel
- Airbag warning light: what it means before you buy
- Battery warning light: why it comes on and when to stop
- Brake pad warning light: what it means and how soon to act
Repairs and services
Before you hand over the keys: what the job is, the signs that you need it, how a shop does it and the questions worth asking.
- Alternator repair: what to do when the battery light comes on
- Automatic transmission fluid change: choosing the right approach
- Brake disc replacement: when you need more than new pads
- Brake fluid change: why time matters more than mileage
- Brake pad replacement: when you need it and what to expect
Car models
The models you see most on Georgian roads, with what to watch for and how to keep each one in good shape.
- BMW 5 Series F10 maintenance: what to buy and check
- BMW F30 problems to check before buying and while owning
- BMW X5 E70 problems: A used buyer’s maintenance guide
- Chevrolet Malibu 2016+ maintenance for owners in Georgia
- Ford Fusion Hybrid problems: a practical guide for Georgia
Questions
Direct answers to the questions drivers ask most, each on its own page.
- Can I drive with the check engine light on?
- CNG (methane) or LPG (propane): which is better for your car?
- How can I check a car's history by VIN in Georgia?
- How can I tell if a car's mileage was rolled back?
- How do I avoid being overcharged at a car service?
Glossary
The words you hear at a car service, explained in plain language.
- Car technical inspection in Georgia: meaning and preparation
- Catalytic converter
- Odometer rollback how to check a used car before buying
- Vehicle registration certificate: what it tells you and your shop
- What is a CVT transmission, and how do you care for it?
Cities
A guide to car service in each city, with the shops you can book on Junto there.
- Car service in Batumi for local drivers and visitors
- Car service in Kutaisi: plan your visit with confidence
- Car service in Rustavi that fits your commute
- Car service in Tbilisi: choose a shop and plan your visit
- Car service in Zugdidi: choose a shop and book your visit
For car services
Junto for your shop
Tyre shop, body shop or a general repair garage: how Junto fits the way each one works.
- Auto electrician software for jobs with uncertain diagnosis time
- Auto repair shop software for your independent garage
- Body shop and paint shop software for clear, documented repairs
- Car diagnostics centre software for findings and follow-up work
- Fleet maintenance workshop software for shops serving companies
Features
What each part of Junto does for your shop, one feature per page.
- Car service booking calendar for bookings taken by phone
- Car service reports and profit: see what your shop earns
- Car service reviews from completed visits
- Customer and vehicle history for car service teams
- Customer approval of car repairs by SMS for your shop
Blog
Practical guides for the people who run car services.
- Digital vehicle inspection at check-in for car service managers
- Getting customer approval for extra repairs without phone tag
- Going paperless at a car service: from notebook to daily workflow
- Handling warranty comebacks at a car service without losing trust
- How to get more reviews for your car service through better handovers