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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 change engine oil on a Mercedes Benz SLK - It's so easy, you won't even get your hands dirty!

By knarf

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So are you fed up with paying $125 for an oil change at Mercedes dealerships? Can't stand paying $7 a quart for synthetic oil at the local JiffyLube? Well, if you own a Mercedes SLK or other certain MB models, you are in luck beacuse it is very ... more »

How to choose a hydrogen on demand system.

By binder

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With all the scams, and bad advice out there, how do you know this stuff works? And, how do you pick a good one? Here's how... more »

How to Choose an Auto Repair Shop

By Hapworth

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Finding auto repair shops can be frustrating. You want to make sure that you find honest people who will take care of your car at a reasonable price. Here are some suggestions for choosing the best auto repair shop. (Note: This is an update of ... more »

How to Choose an Exhaust System for Sound

By eHow Cars Editor

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You want to choose your exhaust so the other cars on the road know you're there. But it's important to know which exhaust systems give you the best performance as well as sound. Here's how to choose one of the best exhaust systems for your ride ... more »

How to Clean a Moped Carburetor

By eHow Cars Editor

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Clean the carburetor to get your moped running great again. The engine's speed is regulated by how much air can get through the carburetor. When these tiny little air-flow holes are clogged, you'll feel the effect on the engine. A simple cleaning ... more »

How to Cure Resin With Ultra Violet

By eHow Cars Editor

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Cure resin on a windshield with ultraviolet light. The resins used for repairing windshields will only work with ultraviolet light to smooth out and set the newly repaired windshield with resin. Once the anaerobic resin has been cured over the ... more »

How to debadge a car or remove car logos

By bmerritt

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If you want to get rid of the logos on your car to clean up its looks, get rid of dealer tags, or even to repaint the car, it is not as hard as you may think. Most badges today are held on simply with a very strong adhesive that can be removed ... more »

How to Determine if an Oil Leak From a Car is From the Valve Cover Gasket

By can-do

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Do you smell oil burning on the engine block and find drips or puddles under the car after it has been parked for a while? Tracking down an oil leak is really a process of elimination for there are a number of sources. One possible source is that ... more »

How to Determine Stalling Problem on 1999 Ford Taurus

By shewolf52002

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Is your 1999 Ford Taurus stalling at odd intervals? Learn from our mistakes! Let me tell you the first thing to do is look at the last problem fixed on the car, if it had anything to do with the fuel system. If you have had nothing repaired in ... more »

How to Diagnose Car Exhaust Problems

By eHow Cars Editor

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Exhaust problems are among the most subtle yet potentially debilitating issues your car will face. A damaged exhaust system will interfere with the car's performance by failing to clear harmful elements from the engine, while backed-up exhaust ... more »

How to Diagnose Car Starting Problems

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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Steps to guide you through the diagnosing process for start-up problems... more »

How to Estimate Costs of Car Repairs in Your City

By coachmac4

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Do you always wonder if your getting ripped off when you have car repairs? Use this website to get an independent estimate to know what repairs cost in your city!.. 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 File a Complaint Against a Collision Repair Shop

By eHow Cars Editor

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Even if you followed all the required steps, you may not be satisfied with the final outcome of your collision repair. If you think you have a legitimate reason to be concerned, you can file a complaint against the shop that made the repairs and ... more »

How to Find an Engine's Top Dead Center

By eHow Cars Editor

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It is necessary to find the top dead center of a car engine if the distributor has to be removed for some reason. All cars come from the factory with a timing mark on the crankshaft pulley, but sometimes the mark gets broken off. Here's how to ... more »

How to Find Parts for a Vintage Mercedes-Benz

By eHow Cars Editor

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Owning a vintage Mercedes-Benz automobile is a joy but also has its challenges. Keeping your classic auto in top condition means finding replacement parts on a regular basis. Your spare parts needs could run the gamut from air hoses to wheels and ... more »

How to Find the Best Deals on Tires

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Are you looking for a great deal on tires? Where do you start? How do you know you're getting the best overall deal? If you are wondering about any of these questions, don't worry; there is hope. You can easily follow the steps provided to help ... more »

How to Fix a Burned-Out Signal Bulb

By eHow Cars Editor

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Avoid a fix-it ticket or a trip to the auto-repair shop by doing this simple repair yourself. It is often no more difficult than changing a lightbulb at home... 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 Fix dents on a car bumper FREE!!!

By misswuwu

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Ever had a deep dent in your plastic bumper, most shops will charge you 200bucks for the parts, and about 120ish for the paint and install, why pay when u can fix them for free. NOTE: This fix will only fix most deep dents, non ripped, non ... more »

How to Get A Chip in your Windshield Repaired FREE

By pappy537

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We all get them sooner or later. That flying rock is just looking for a target. When this happens to you, try to get it repaired as soon as possible. I will tell you why... 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 Car Grease Out of Nails

By ashleighmiller

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So, you're a do-it yourself kind of girl. You've just changed the oil in your own car- or maybe you replaced some tie-rods, and now there's grease stuck under your nails. Never fear! It's fast and easy to get them looking gorgeous again... more »

How to get inexpesive performance increase from a car engine by advancing the timing.

By knarf

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This weHow is for older cars with distributor ignitition. More recent cars with electromagnetic ignition requires CPU upgrade to advance the timing (IOW, not free.) Most cars come from the factory with ignition timing that is in the middle of ... more »

How to Get rid of your junk car

By smilesatme1

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As time goes by, our age grow old as the cars goes broke. And how would get rid of your non working vehicles? Some of my friends, they called a company that can take their car away for free and then they will get money. It's like free towing plus ... more »