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Consult eHow’s collection of auto repair How Tos before visiting the mechanic. Diagnose car problems from the muffler to the headlights and save a bundle in the process. Charging a dead battery or fixing a flat tire? eHow’s got the basics covered. Bumper crunched following a fender bender? eHow’s even got helpful suggestions about repairing minor dents and dings. Whether fixing it yourself or arming yourself with knowledge so you don’t get taken to the cleaners at the body shop, eHow can help.

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How to avoid getting ripped off when renting a car

By FUSILLI1OF4

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So your car is in the shop and you need to rent a car but want to avoid getting ripped off and feel taken advantage of when renting a car? Do you know what to look for when renting a car?.. more »

How to Change an Air Filter

By Kilogramm

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It's about that time again, time to change things up a bit by installing a new air filter in your car. Follow these easy steps to speed the process up!.. more »

How to Choose a Car Repair Shop

By Hapworth

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You're new to the neighborhood and you need a car repair shop. What do you do? You've just bought a car and your regular mechanic doesn't work on that make automobile. Who do you call?.. more »

How to connect batteries in parallel to extend runtime (solar battery bank)

By bmerritt

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There are instances in automotive applications, power supply applications, and solar supply applications that we will need to connect a bunch of batteries together to create a battery bank. We might need this battery bank to supply power for a ... more »

How to Diagnose Automotive Vehicle Smells and Odors

By missforty

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Vehicles often give off odors and smells that help to indicate that something is wrong with the car or truck. What are these smells and how can they give us clues as to what could need a car repair?.. more »

How to Express Gratitude to a Mechanic for NOT Screwing You Over at the Car Repair Shop

By AbbyNormal

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You take your car in to be serviced. You are a bit edgy because you really don't know much about cars and tend to get taken advantage of. But hooray, you found a place where the mechanics are HONEST. This will show you how to express your ... more »

How to Fix a Nail Puncture

By eHow Cars Editor

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It happens to the best of us, and it will most likely happen to all of us sometime in our driving lifetime. You run over a nail, it punctures your tire and you get a flat. While certainly this falls into the realm of "slightly annoying" to ... more »

How to Get a Collision Repair Estimate

By eHow Cars Editor

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Obtaining a collision repair estimate is the first step in getting your car repaired. How and where you get the estimate depends on many factors, but it basically has to do with what your insurance policy accepts or dictates. There are, however, ... more »

How to Get Money for Your Rusted Toyota Tacoma Truck

By Limowreck

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Got a rusted out Toyota truck? You're not alone. Here's how rusted Toyota Truck owners are getting their money back... more »

How to get more MPG and save Gas

By gus

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Improve your driving habits; go easy on the gas pedal... more »

How to Hang a Muffler

By eHow Cars Editor

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The muffler of a car is essential to prevent your car from becoming one of those noisy cars at which people turn their noses up. The main reason you would need to change your car's muffler is if it has rusted through. Some people also like to ... more »

How to INCREASE your gas mileage, not just maintain but increase it.

By Sensei

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By now, we have all heard how to maintain the gas mileage on our cars. This article will enable your car to get better gas mileage... more »

How to Install a Flowmaster Muffler

By eHow Cars Editor

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When you install a Flowmaster muffler you're looking for power and torque gains as well as the renowned Flowmaster sound. Flowmaster mufflers are available in models that raise the exhaust sound only outside the vehicle or for the hardcore ... more »

How to know when it is time to buy a new car.

By amylaine

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There is a time where a car's life no longer fits the need of the owner. It might be due to mechanical issues or that it just no longer fits your needs. As environment awareness becomes a issue many wonder if they really should just deal with the ... more »

How to plug a tubeless tire (fix wheelbarrow/lawnmower flat)

By bmerritt

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If you have ever picked up a nail in your wheel barrow tire or your lawn mower tire, you can easily plug this up without having to replace the tire or purchasing an inner-tube. Here is how you plug a tubeless tire... more »

How to Protect Yourself From Being Scammed By Your Auto Mechanic

By ezriela

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Most of us go to an auto shop to have minor repairs done or to get a regular "checkup" done on our car, in order to ensure that it stays in tiptop condition. Unfortunately, there are some auto shops and mechanics who bank on our lack ... more »

How to Remove Stickers from Car Windows

By Kilogramm

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So you’ve just purchased a fly new whip (car) from the dealership but you don’t like the look of those price stickers on the windshield? Well now there’s a simple and easy way to get those stickers off with no damage to your windows. All it takes ... more »

How to Repair a Tear in a Car Headliner

By AngelHeart

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Now I don't know much about cars, but from experience, thanks to the clerk at Auto World who recommended this heavy duty heavy-duty adhesive spray, I DO KNOW how to repair a torn headliner :-) IT'S EASY.. more »

How to Reset the Change Oil Light Chevrolet Lumina 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Models

By Doodlebugs

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Here is how to reset that annoying Change Oil light on a 1996 - 2000 Chevrolet Lumina.. more »

How to Salvage a Flood-Damaged Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Flood-damaged cars are usually an avoidable buy. You can clearly spot the damage that the car has sustained. However, if you own a car that has been damaged in a flood, then you can take steps to salvage the vehicle... more »

How to save gas

By kike

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One way to deal with increased gas prices is to drive less. Another is to improve your driving habits; go easy on the gas pedal. But old habits are hard to break. Another conservation measure is to be sure your car is using no more fuel than it ... more »

How to service your car battery

By kike

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Do you remember when you last had your battery serviced? If it's been a while, now is the time to either test it yourself or bring your car with an specialist of your convenience... more »

How to Stop Squeaky Windshield Wipers

By Kilogramm

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Are you sick of noisey windshield wipers? During the rain season windshield wipers are a must. This how to will teach you how to put a permanent stop to those noisey wipers... more »

How to Tune a 2005 PT Cruiser

By albert1771

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American Cars Questions at wiki.answers.com will assist you with all your car worries... more »

How to Understand " Car Talk "

By Driverinmyhead

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So you are LOST when people talk "CAR", or maybe you are just tired of being "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" by salesman and mechanics! Well tune in!.. more »