How do I get a macbook crash problem diagnosed by apple

I have a MacBook air Late 2010 which started crashing on a regular basis. The computer just goes off and I have to reboot it; it sometimes happen over 5 times in a single day. My MacBook has a 3 years extended guarantee.
How do I get my MacBook diagnosed by Apple? Must I make an apointment or can I just show up in any store and get it diagnosed? Will Apple change my MacBook straight away in the event that it can not be repaired on the spot? My issue is that I can not afford not having my computer away for more than a day.
Thank you

Since you have AppleCare, you could start by contacting Apple support via phone. Or you can schedule an appointment with an Apple Genius at a store (that can be done online) or you could go to the store and wait for someone to free up. Apple generally does not replace computers unless they have an issue that they've tried and failed to fix after multiple times.
It sounds like you may be getting kernel panics, which are typically caused by hardware, but can also be caused by software. Apple support can look at the panic logs to see what is causing the problem. Do you recall installing new software just prior to when the crashing started?

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