General Auto Repair

There are step you should take to prepare your car for a long road trip. When you are traveling the last thing you want is your car to break down, or to not be prepared in the event of an...

Urban legend has it that sugar in a gas tank causes irreparable damage to a vehicle's engine. The theory is that the sugar caramelizes once it reaches your car's cylinders, turning the engine into...

Switching over from Acetylene to Propane the Pros out weigh the Con. In fact after running Propane for 10 years I only found one con and that is Propane does not run as hot. But I have learned to...

Fall is a good time to get your vehicle ready for the colder weather ahead.

Did somebody lose their car keys? Don't worry, car keys, no matter what the make or model can be replaced. Some car keys can be replaced on the cheap, others cannot. Here is a quick guide on how...

Riding around in older cars is something a lot of people do because of budget considerations, love of older cars, and to keep from forking out tons of money on a newer model. Older auto...

Are Your Headlights not bright enough or yellowish and dull? Here is the answer!!

Help! You've locked your car keys inside your car door, and you can't get in. Since you've probably came to the Internet first, let me give you some simple tips on how to open the door.

If you're like me, you don't think of what can go wrong with your car until it happens. Jump-starting a car is important to learn, especially if the person helping you doesn't know which cables go...

How to find an auto repair shop and mechanic you can trust

Most of the time cleaning the inside of a car is a fairly straight forward process, but what if there is a rancid smell that simply won't go away and is too strong to ignore? No worries - there is...

In order to keep your engine running well, you should change your spark plugs regularly, and you can easily do it yourself. It’s a lot cheaper than having a mechanic do it. This will also help you...

Most people think of their automobile as their lifeline. If this describes you, then following these five basic tips will provide you with a safer and more knowledgeable relationship with your...

The Cash for Clunkers plan has been such a huge success that the government ran out of money for it far quicker than they expected. Thousands of cars have been consigned to the scrap yard for...

From time to time we get stuck somewhere with a car problem and realize that there’s no repair shop nearby. Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and experienced many kinds of...

Looking for some cheap used Porsche parts? Since all your money is probably going to your car payment, finding extra cash to buy expensive Porsche parts can be tough. New porsche parts can cost a...

Making your car last as long as possible is the name of the game these days. Over time, car ceilings, or headliners, can pull away from your car roof. Not only is this unattractive, drooping...

Automobile recalls are fairly common, and are not usually cause for alarm. Most of the recalls are voluntary and issued by the car or truck manufacturer with the agreement of the National Highway...

A few years back while taking a strategic pricing seminar, the instructor shared the knowledge that some auto dealerships set up their business model to make most of their money from vehicle...

Scrapping a car is the term used to describe taking a car to the Metal Recycler. Metal Recyclers will pay you for junk cars, trucks, and vans, as well as other types of metal, which can be a great...

Most people are trying to keep their cars longer and that means dealing with maintenance issues. Maintenance comes in two forms: preventative, when you replace something before it breaks, and...

When the front marker bulbs burn out on your GMC Jimmy, it’s no easy task to replace them. You have to remove the grille since the light bulbs are embedded in the lenses which are part of the...

If you ever have to remove the grille from your GMC Jimmy to replace a fender, the grille, the bumper, or change a front side marker bulb, you will need to properly install the grille again.

You will learn how easy it is to remove your radio for replacement. Or to gain access to the serial number to get the radio code without paying expensive dealership costs.

Automobiles can be a work of magic to some; just fill it with gas, and it'll take you where you want. But what happens when it breaks down? Chances are, depending on your level of expertise,...

Learn how to pull a dent out of your car! Today prices to repair minor car dents can leave your wallet empty. Driving around in a car that has a dent can be embarrassing. There is a way to keep...

Needing car repairs is bad enough, but for single mom the problem can seem insurmountable. Their resources are very limited and often receive little or no help from the father of her children. ...

The presence of rust on a car can lead to an unattractive appearance and decreased value for your car. Repairing rust may seem like a job for professionals. However, if you are willing to take a...

When the center console armrest cover in your second generation (1995-2001) Ford Explorer has become cracked and ugly from years of sun damage, don’t spend a lot of money replacing it. With a...

Chances are, when you purchased your vehicle, it came with a warranty from the dealer or manufacturer, protecting you from the costs of repair bills. Once that warranty expires, however, you are...

Push starting a motorcycle, easily, requires the motorcycle to be in 2nd gear. Modern motorcycles have a second gear lockout mechanism that prevents the rider from shifting the stationary bike...

I seem to do well waxing my car in the sun, here a few basic steps.

Organize your sockets and find the size you need fast. Easy to carry too.

Need to take off the door panel of your 1995 through 2005 Chevy Astro or GMC Safari? These steps will guide you through the process so you can easily replace your factory speakers or replace the...

Are your power windows on your Chevy Astro or GMC Safari not working properly? They go up part way and stop, then go up a little, then stop again - right? Starting and stopping is a known...

This article will give you tips on how to stop your engine from smoking and overheating.

This article will tell you how to save money on gas and give you some really easy tips. Com

This how to will teach you how to manually reset and clear all cel (service engine soon lights) codes from your 350z and g35s.

How Frustrating, Your Car battery died and now your car stereo is locked and you can't hear your tunes! Now What?

Most of us like our cars. We bought them because there was some quality that appealed to us. Good mileage, low insurance rates, nice lines, engine power, or lots of interior space…we know what we...

Save yourself some money by learning how to change the spark plugs on your 98 Accord. You should change your plugs every 30-40K miles in order to preserve fuel efficiency and engine performance. ...

As cars get older, ignition key lock cylinders sometimes wear to the point that the key will no longer turn to start the car. If it is no longer covered by a warranty, replacing the ignition lock...

If you have ever encountered the problem of a cracked or damaged windshield, you understand that repairing it can be frustrating. The following goes through the necessary steps to repair a damaged...

If you have an old car, especially old Corolla, you might fail to pass SMOG check due to Mass Air Flow Sensor failure. It could cost you $500 to fix it, however, you could do it yourself to clean...

A rusty bolt is the last thing you want to deal with when you have a larger issue at hand. Breaking off the head, rounding the corners, and busting your knuckles are no fun. Here are a few ways...

Want to spend as much money as possible to keep your car on the road? Don't care how much cash you blow on avoidable maintenance? Then read and follow these tips on how to repair your car as often...

Before any trip outside of your town, it is best to check the car and make sure it is in good shape. This is true even if the trip is to a destination only an hour away. While it may not seem like...

Did you accidently leave your car windows down during a rainstorm? Often times when this happens your car will start to smell musty because of the mildew. It may seem like the smell isn’t going...

Want to do auto repair yourself? You probably already are doing some things yourself. You know how to change windshield wipers and replace headlights. And if you don't, it isn't hard to learn....

This article is to learn to jump start your car. You will learn the correct way to hook up the jumper cables and start the car.