Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Learn how to install a car battery.

Learn how to change a car battery.

Changing the fog light in a Hyundai Elantra can be a difficult and frustrating task, but if you follow these steps, you should be able to do it on your own. If you have changed the fog lights in...

The Chevrolet Camaro was first manufactured between 1967 and 2002 and is being revived for the 2010 model year. Most Camaros manufactured between 1992 and 1997 had an F-body LT1 engine, GM's...

In this hard economy that we’ll facing today many people are do it yourselfers. One of our biggest expenses is auto repairs. What can we do if our cars need simple repairs or maintenance? How can...

We have all or will get a dead battery someday. It's not a big deal and it's very easy to jump start.

Recycling your old junk car is not only good for the environment but possibly your conscience and wallet as well. While your car may not run, it has lots of parts and pieces that can be useful in...

Checking and adjusting your car's wheel alignment can be done with some basic mechanical knowledge. While all four of the tires should appear parallel and perpendicular to the road, subtle...

It's aggravating to return to your car in a lot, only to find a car key mark across the side of your door. This small scratch can be an eyesore on what could be a good-looking car. There is a way...

If you're a car nut, a repair hobbyist or your engine just plain broke down, you might want a new auto engine or spare parts for it. But where to find them? The right combination of seeking out...

Car headliners start to pull away from their boards and sag as a part of normal vehicle wear. The headliner is a simply a piece of fabric glued to a board, so the glue loses strength because of a...

The GM alternator used in all Chevrolet models is easy to install, as it is connected using only a few wires. The alternator converts the engine's mechanical rotations into an electrical current...

Just as changing the oil in your car is a necessary part of car ownership, replacing the hub bearings on your vehicle is something that a responsible car owner must also do on occasion. This task...

Car window leaks are practically inevitable over time. Window seals leak due to the urethane drying up, cracking, and then peeling. If your car window seal starts to leak, the only fix it is to...

Health hazards aren't the only problems with cigarettes; dropping one inside of a car usually results in a burned car seat. The cigarette burn in the car seat is is more than just unsightly...

The alternator converts engine revolutions into electrical power, which is used to charge a car's battery. Replacing a GM (or Delco) alternator in your car is a simple procedure, and can be...

If your car or truck needs a paint job but you don't want to spend the money on a professional paint job, paint it yourself. It may seem like a difficult task, but with a little patience and...

One feature common to all new and used cars is the need for occasional maintenance and repair. Besides the need to replace fluids and parts that wear down over time, nearly every model is...

Locking your keys in your car can be a stressful moment. No one wants to have to break his window or call an expensive locksmith to come bail him out if he can avoid it. Luckily, with a couple of...

Replacing your car key used to be easy. Getting a duplicate key meant simply taking the key to a local store that offered key duplication services. For modern vehicles, the story is much...

While many turn in their car for someone to do maintenance, often times you can do this by yourself. Here are the steps to change your cars oil and oil filter.

Having a cigarette burn in the fabric of your car seat not only makes the car look bad, but the odds are good the burn will tear a bigger hole in the car seat over time. Repairing the cigarette...

When I brought my car into the dealership, their salesperson said I needed a new fuel filter and battery. Guess what? This was going to cost me over $200. I figured it was easier to do it myself,...

Headlights may be the most overlooked and underappreciated part of a car. Like any material, headlights become damaged and dulled over time. Unlike a dusty dashboard or muddy carpet, however,...

Scratches on a car's clear coat can be frustrating. They can mar the surface and reduce the appearance of your car. Luckily, if your car has a few scratches in the clear coat of the paint job,...

Clear coat is regularly used to seal painted metal, providing shine and important UV protection. Clear coat is prized for its longevity. However, over time clear coat can lose its shimmer or even...

A car will not function without a gas tank because this is where the fuel of the car is stored. The gas tank must be kept in a good condition at all times. Having a leak in the gas tank can be...

Grounding is a fundamental safety feature in any electrical circuit, but establishing a good ground in a car battery is vital because their lead-acid design is tailor-made to deliver a huge jolt...

Since the side view mirror sticks out and away from your car, it is often the first thing to get damaged when you're in a vehicle collision. It can even break when you're reversing out of your...

Replacing the motor in a 1969 VW might sound difficult or intimidating, but it's really a fairly simple process. A VW air-cooled motor simply hangs from the bell housing by four bolts, so aside...

Damage to your car often necessitates professional work and care to return the vehicle to its original state. But when the shiny clear coat on your car isn't damaged, just slightly faded, it seems...

The Honda Civic is a great car to work on because it is easy to modify and fit with aftermarket parts. There are also many companies that manufacture parts specifically for the Honda Civic, making...

Changing your car's air filter is an important factor that can improve the quality of your vehicle. A clean air filter helps cars burn less fuel. This means your car will run more smoothly and you...

Every now and then your car gets a scratch out of nowhere, sometimes the scratch is too deep to cover and in other cases the scratch can be easily removed as if it never happened. This guide may...

Anyone that plans on handling some of their own car maintenance or repair will eventually need to use a hydraulic car jack. The fact that these tools will be lifting and holding thousands of...

Occasionally, you may have parked your vehicle somewhere and returned to find a scratch in the door. You can successfully remove a minor scratch from a car's finish yourself, without further...

An air leak coming from your car's window can mean one of two things: You have a problem with your window, or you have a problem with your window weatherstripping. Life would be much easier if all...

A stuck window on your car can be an inconvenience and a security risk. It is a problem you don't want to leave unaddressed, but mechanics and dealerships often charge hundreds of dollars for what...

Maintaining the appearance of your car can prove impossible. Eventually, most cars fall victim to minor scuffs or scratches in the paint. Unfortunately, such scars have the ability to immediately...

Replacing a battery on an automobile is a relatively easy task as most car repairs go. This 2007 Grand Prix is harder than most because of the cars design. This car is loaded with electrical...

Nothing can ruin your car's look more easily than a bit of misplaced paint. Whether it's a vandal's spray can, dollops of house paint or some other kind of stain, paint on your car can be an...

Scratches and paint chips are two common problems that most car owners have had to deal with at least once. There are many reasons that your car's paint job may be in need of a little freshening...

Water spots --- or paint scale --- can ruin the appearance of your car's finish and can sometimes be so stubborn they require more than just a wax and polish to get rid of. Some scale spots can...

Be prepared for a tire emergency by following these steps for changing a flat.

It is easy to buff and polish the exterior of a car, but how do you clean the engine compartment? There is will always be grime, oil, and leaves in there that needs cleaning. A beautiful engine...

The Dodge Neon, which was also sold as the Plymouth Neon and Chrysler Neon at certain times and in various markets, was a compact car produced by Chrysler Corp. for 11 model years beginning in...

A broken car horn is a bigger problem than some people might think. It can be annoying at times, but not when it's needed to alert other drivers. The standard response when the horn breaks down is...

The base coat of a vehicle is often referred to as the color coat. The base coat is the actual color of the car that you see. The base coat is actually very dull when left alone. What makes a car...

The clutch is one of the most important parts of your car, not only as the method to switch gears but as an emergency out. Most clutches are cable actuated, and this cable must be properly...

The paint on a vehicle is supposed to feel smooth as glass and look glossy and shiny. Unfortunately, when the clear coat becomes oxidized, it feels rough and looks very dull and flat. Oxidation is...