Auto Repair

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 the doors on your pickup truck are damaged, you need to install new ones. Each model of truck will require a door of different size and shape, so make sure you get the right door. You will also...

The C4 Corvette was manufactured by Chevrolet from 1984 to 1996. While many advancements were made in engines, transmissions and other parts, the window seals remained unchanged. The life span of...

If your car door is dragging, its because at least the top hinge is bad. If not taken care of, this will eventually lead to damage to the lower hinge and other parts of the car. You need to...

An Isuzu window lift mechanism is a single-post, cable-operated window regulator with a separate window motor. The window motor operates the cable by using a gear. Before working on a faulty...

The windows on a Dodge van, like those on most vehicles, are fixed within a regulator frame within the door itself. Whether you must replace cracked window glass or a bad window regulator, you...

The Ford Windstar sliding door panel is much easier to remove than the front door panels. While the front door panels have electronic components, multiple screws and panels to remove, the sliding...

There can be a few reasons to change the door handles on a Toyota Camry, like one of the handles getting broken, or just a desire to install special aftermarket handles. If the latter is the case,...

The Ford Excursion was produced between 2000 and 2005. It is the longest and heaviest SUV ever produced, according to Edmunds.com. The Excursion shares many components with the Ford Super Duty...

Age, wear and tear can take its toll on even the finest of cars. This even includes the Mercedes-Benz automobile. Regular maintenance can prevent some problems, but servicing your car as soon as a...

If the plastic exterior door handle on your Volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle. Removing the door handle on a Volkswagen...

If a door is becoming difficult to close because it is not lining up perfectly with the door striker, the door bushings are probably worn. To test the door hinge bushings, lift up on the door at...

Automotive power windows use a motorized window regulator to operate a pane of glass inside the door. This motor can wear out and require replacement because of worn bushings, moisture or a power...

If a door on your Nissan vehicle does not have proper alignment or wiggles excessively, it is likely the hinges need replacing. A good test is to open the door and lift it up and down without...

You must remove the door panel on a Volkswagen Passat if you need to access any of the wiring behind the door, the window scissor lift, or the lock rod and door handle. The door panel is held in...

The Toyota Camry name is usually associated with quality. This reputation is usually justified, however, no car is perfect, and each will ultimately require repair at some point. Removing and...

Replacing rear windows is not much different than replacing front ones. It also might not happen as often since most damage often occurs to the front windows. More than anything, make sure that...

Since the Chevy S10 is a discontinued model of truck, getting replacement parts like a door latch could be tricky. Be sure to find a reputable parts store that carries parts for these tucks; don't...

The revolutionary fifth generation Honda Civic has reached an auspicious (and for some of us, depressing) point in it's life cycle: This VTEC wonder is about to enter the exclusive club of cars...

The Chevrolet S-10 has been popular since it came out in the '80s, but with popularity can come some drawbacks--such as thieves. It is pretty easy for someone to break into the S-10 truck using a...

If you want to replace the speakers in your Nissan Maxima, you'll need to remove the door panel to access them. Removing the door panel is also needed to fix window and door lock components, such...

If the hinge pins in your Chevy vehicle's door become bent or otherwise damaged, this will affect the door's alignment and put a strain on the rest of the body. Some newer vehicles don't even use...

Body side molding varies according to the year, make, and model of your vehicle. However, body side molding can be removed if you are working on your vehicle and need to remove it. Body molding is...

Automotive windows can stick or cease to function correctly due to several issues, including a misaligned pane of glass, debris in the window regulator, a damaged regulator, or damage to the door...

On the BMW E46, a common problem is that the door seal tends to bow out and cause wind noise and leakage. BMW is aware of the issue. To fix the problem, you must get a factory door seal...

The GMC Sierra pickup was manufactured with optional power windows, which use a motorized window regulator for window operation. This motor can wear out and require replacement. The average...

Removing the exterior door handles on a Chevy Celebrity must be done when you are replacing the handle, or lock assembly. The Celebrity's door locking mechanism must be removed before the handles...

To remove the door panel from your car, you'll need to remove the window knobs (usually called switches or handles). Most newer vehicles have power windows and locks instead of manually operated...

You should remove and replace the door handle on your Lincoln Mark VIII if the handle is broken or the door lock assembly is no longer functioning. The Mark VIII uses two bolts to secure the...

The Pontiac Grand Am was manufactured with optional power windows which use a motorized window regulator to move the glass inside of the door. This motor can fail and require replacement. The...

Removing a door latch from a Ford Focus car is not an easy task. The latch is part of the complete lock assembly, which you must remove. You need to remove the door's inner trim panel and then the...

Automotive power windows use a switched motor to operate a mechanical window regulator. This regulator moves the pane of glass into the door. If the windows don't work, any of several issues is...

There may come a time when you must install a new lock on the doors of your Honda Civic. The lock is a solid cylinder within the door that connects to the door latch. Open up the door by removing...

The Chevrolet Astro was one of the most enduring minivan nameplates. Unlike its chief rivals, the Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, the Astro is powered by its rear wheels (optional...

Automobiles are manufactured with optional power windows, which use a small electric motor to actuate a window regulator to move the pane of glass. This motor can wear out and require replacement....

If the door on your Ford vehicle is having problems opening and closing, it could be because the hinges aren't positioned properly. While this might mean the hinges need to be replaced completely,...

If the window glass in your Toyota Corolla's driver side door is even slightly cracked or damaged, you need to replace it immediately. A cracked window becomes more fragile and has a higher risk...

Door handles are the most commonly used part of your Jeep Cherokee. They suffer more wear and tear than other parts, since you constantly use them to enter and exit the vehicle. Although door...

Automotive electric windows use a motor to operate a mechanical window regulator. When this motor fails, the window will not work. The motor can be replaced using a simple process, and will take...

The Honda Civic may have a reputation as an indestructible vehicle, but it, too, is prone to failure. A common problem with seventh and eight generation Honda Civics is a faulty gas tank door. If...

Chrysler uses retaining clips to hold the door panel in place on all of its automobiles. Retaining clips "lock" onto the frame of the door. If you need to remove the panel, you'll need to get...

Automotive electric windows use a switched motor to operate an internal window regulator, raising or lowering the glass. Many issues can prevent the window from operating, leaving it in a stuck...

The Econoline van from Ford Motor Company uses Ford's standard door-locking mechanism. The door lock is attached to a lock rod assembly, which controls the opening of the door. It's bolted to the...

Automobiles are manufactured with optional power windows, which use an electric motor to drive a window regulator inside a door. This motor can wear out and fail, requiring replacement. Removal is...

The Toyota Camry is manufactured with electric power windows, which use a motor-driven window regulator to raise and lower a pane of glass in each door. This electric motor can wear out or become...

Whether your power windows are broken and you need to get at the regulator, or the armrest is sagging and you'd like a replacement, there are lots of reasons to need to remove your door panels....

The door lock or lock cylinder on a car or truck is a small metal cylinder you insert the vehicle's key into when you want to lock or unlock your door. Lock cylinders usually need to be replaced...

Door locks on the Ford Winstar can wear out over time. The driver-side door lock is especially prone to wear, as it is the one most often used. The door lock on this vehicle comes in two parts if...

Learning how to remove the door panel in your vehicle is important, should you ever need to replace the speakers or fix a broken power window or lock. The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe shares its door...

The door locks on Volkswagen vehicles use a lock rod and latch mechanism that sits behind the interior door panel. You must remove the panel to access the door lock. Use a special tool called a...