Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

Most Dodge Grand Caravan models come standard with a cabin air filter, also known as a air conditioning filter or A/C filter. The filter is located in one of two locations, depending on your Grand...

Over the years, the number of safety features found on vehicles has steadily increased. One addition designed to assist drivers with small children is the Child Safety Lock, which is a standard...

Some Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicle are equipped with a transmitter that you can program with the code from your garage door, allowing it to open and close the garage door. Programming the...

One of the many conveniences of the newer Jeep vehicles is the built-in garage door opener or Homelink system. This system allows you to program your garage door opener into your Jeep so that you...

It's aggravating to return to your parked car only to see someone has dinged up the side by hitting it with their door. Luckily, there is a way to help prevent this from happening. Car-door...

Automotive power windows can wear out and make noises, such as squeaking and squealing, that can become annoying. The window regulator, used in most vehicles, is a series of joints and metal bars...

If you've got a broken door lock on your Volkswagen Jetta or Golf MK III, or you just wish to install a new exterior door handle, then you're in luck. Volkswagen made the MK III door handles a...

Some mystique surrounds the use of VINs, or vehicle identification numbers. We need them for everything: registering the vehicle, selling it or insuring it. It is easy to figure out lots of...

A front door lock must stay lubricated for the tumblers inside to work properly. A door lock will jam if it isn't lubricated. You should lubricate the internal lock and components when you notice...

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is equipped with a transmitter that you can program to open the garage door on your home. This will provide an electronic "key" to the garage door that cannot be lost...

Door panels can suffer greatly from moisture, use and just plain old age. If your VW door panels are less then presentable, several options are available for replacing them. You can buy new door...

For any number of reasons, you may arrive at the need to remove the door panels of your Subaru. The window operation, lock controls and even car stereo speakers are located between the door and...

The Dodge Dakota is more than just a work truck with a big payload and a long cargo bed. It also has a roomy interior and many features commonly found in family sedans and SUVs, including remote...

Your car battery goes out with your window down. The tow truck tows you home and it’s about to pour down rain with no front window up! Here’s a quick way to tape plastic over your car window in an...

Installing a side mirror on a 2000 Chevrolet truck involves removing most of the components of the door panel and the door panel itself to access the wiring for the mirror. For those new to...

Installing a new exterior door handle for a 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla (with manual windows) can appear to be easier than it looks. It is not a labor intensive project, but it will require patience...

Understanding how to use a slim jim, which is also known as a flat bar, can be extremely useful in certain situations. Luckily, it is one of the simplest lock-picking tools available and can be...

Freezing winter temperatures can wreak havoc on car door locks, especially if the vehicle is left in the cold for long periods. The last thing you need on a busy morning before work is the hassle...

A slim jim is a tool used to open a car door without a key or lock-picking set. It helps you gain entry to a vehicle when you are locked out. The slim jim is a thin, sturdy piece of metal that...

How to remove and replace the side mirror on a 1996 Neon. These instructions apply to either the driver or passenger side mirror and apply to both manual and power mirrors.

When working on your car, some problems are easier to fix than others. For instance, a broken headlight is something you can replace easily. It's a lot more difficult for you to pull large dents...

The Ford Escape was introduced in 2001 to compete with other vehicles in the small SUV segment. The Ford Escape shares all of its components with the Mazda Tribute; most repair procedures are...

The Mercury Topaz was the sister car to the Ford Tempo, produced from 1984 to 1994. This mid-sized sedan was a slightly upscale version of the Tempo, and shared the basic platform and...

While dings in your car door aren't a major issue, they can be an eyesore. Taking your car to a repair shop can result in a pricey repair bill, which isn't necessary considering how easy it is to...

If the ac in your Mark VIII does not work properly you may have a faulty blend door motor. This article will show you how to have your ac working again in only a few hours.

The Chevy Trailblazer is a sports utility vehicle manufactured by General Motors' Chevrolet division. The rubber door seals on a Trailblazer edge the doors and door frames of the vehicle to help...

The door check link holds the door open for you so that it doesn’t swing back and hit you. If you have a broken door check link, you might want to replace it or you could get hit by the door...

Removing a door panel is a job that's well within the skill set of the average do-it-yourselfer. By removing the door panel yourself, you may be able to save some expensive service bills when you...

The Mitsubishi Legnum is a mid-sized sedan produced by Mitsubishi Motors. The Legnum is the Japanese version of the car--it is better known in the United States as the Galant. Removing the door...

Knowing how to remove the door panel from your car is a useful skill to have as a do-it-yourselfer. You'll be able to skip the costs of repair and time wasted going to a shop if you need to access...

To remove the door panel from a Volkswagen Jetta TDI, you'll need the following tools: Phillips screwdriver, small flat blade screwdriver, Torx driver with T20 and T30 bits, and a panel tool.

Power windows are a fantastic convenience when they work properly. But when they cease to function correctly, and they will, they become a huge pain. There can be several reasons for...

Removing door panels from vehicles doesn't seem like it would be hard, and it's not. The problem is all of the little parts that cause the door panel to not fit correctly on the door again if they...

Car door handles take a lot of abuse. Not only are they the most touched exterior part of the car, they are also often accidentally scratched with keys, bumped by purses and briefcases and banged...

The first thing to do when removing a door panel is to take off the handle and window cranks. These parts go through the door panel and into the door itself, so they must come off first. Most door...

A squeaky door on your car can be very annoying. There are a few methods of lubricating the hinges to eliminate the squeak.

This is step by step instructions to remove a front door panel for Toyota Sienna Models up to 2003. By removing the door panel, you gain access and are now able repair the window motor and...

Sometimes its necessary to take the inner door panel off to replace parts or maintain them. For example, you might need to replace the motor for your power windows. So follow the steps below to...

Removing the door panels of your Saturn Outlook is essential if you want to perform maintenance tasks like replacing a bad window motor or perform other tasks, like replacing the stock speakers in...

You may or may not know that your Honda CR-V has a cabin air filter. If you had it in for a scheduled maintenance service, perhaps a technician requested you replace it. Considering that it takes...

Mitsubishi Eclipse doors are held on with anywhere from 6 to 7 screws, depending on the model year. The screws are located on the left and right sides of the door and may be covered by caps that...

Creaky car doors can be annoying. That horrible noise is also an indication that wear is taking place in the door hinge. Left unchecked, the hinge will soon become sloppy, resulting in a sagging,...

Cabin air filters are becoming more popular in newer vehicles. Although they do not affect the performance of your Chevy Suburban, they do optimize the quality of your breathing air in the...

Locking your keys in your vehicle can easily happen. You should always try to have a spare set of keys made for your vehicle, but this can be expensive if you have a newer vehicle with a chip...

If your Ford's window glass is out of alignment in its regulator, the glass won't roll up smoothly and may get jammed part way. This is a bigger problem than it may seem, as this will put a strain...

Removing the door panel of your Volkswagen Jetta lets you do many jobs yourself without relying on a mechanic such as changing speakers, repairing a power door lock, or fixing a window that's come...

Removing the door panel of your Nissan Xterra will let you avoid costly trips to the shop or a mechanic if you're going to replace speakers, or if you need to check on power door lock or window...

A car window that has been cracked or otherwise damaged must be removed for replacement. The window glass is held in place within the door by a regulator frame or lift channel that keeps it steady...

Knowing how to remove the inner door panel of your Volkswagen TDI opens up many possibilities. By removing the door panel, you can access the car's front door speakers for replacement or rewiring,...

All modern BMW vehicles use an electrical locking system. Most commonly, a blown fuse is the culprit with problematic locks. Generally the fuse box is located underneath the left speaker on the...