Do It Yourself Auto Repair

The 20 point mechanical check list before buying a used car. This list will save you a lot of time and money. Everything here you'd expect your mechanic to check - you can easily check yourself and without a single tool except a torch and pen and paper.

If your car won't start, check this common reasons to get your engine starting again.

A car these days is an essential luxury but to keep it healthy there has to be a frequent change of engine oil.

Having your car stolen is one thing, but seeing it drive past once you're in your rental is infuriating. The answer seemed to be a high speed chase...

Brake pad and discs replacement Ford Fiesta Mk 6 is a guide to help with your DIY repairs and maintenance jobs.

How to reset service light on Peugeot 308 is for anyone who is looking to service their car themselves or simply turn off the service indicator light if it comes on before your service is due.

Have you ever noticed a dashboard warning light show up surprisingly one day when you turned your vehicle on? Here are common dash warning lights and what they mean so you can resolve the issue!

There is nothing, nothing, more aggravating than being stranded anywhere because your car suddenly will not start. One minute it starts right up, the next, dead on arrival. How can this be you ask yourself?

Changing or removing a gearbox from a car is possible. One can try it only for small cars for the larger cars its best left to the professional mechanic

Recharging a car's AC is really one of the easiest things to do. There is no reason to take your car to a dealer or auto repair to recharge the AC system so it cools, except fear itself.

When the ignition key is turned, there is just a click, engine does not start. This could very well be your starting, in this article it will describe how to replace a starter for a 1994 Ford Ranger.

Other than a battery, if a vehicle doesn't want to turn over (start,) it may be a simple device called a solenoid. Often an simple, and very inexpensive fix to try before replacing more expensive components.

Engine refers to a device which converts one form of energy to another."Heat engine is a modified form of engine used for transforming chemical energy of fuel into thermal energy and subsequently for

Aritcle about how to get smoke smell or tobacco smell out of a car. Getting tobacco smoke smell out of vehicle. Step by step guide to getting smoke smell out of car upholstery, car mats, etc.

Replace bad battery terminals and restore proper operation of the starter motor and other electrical systems.

Clean fuel injectors at home and learn about others components that produce similar symptoms to those of dirty injectors.

Reference and process for replacing the serpentine/accessory belt on a first generation Toyota Tundra. Parts used here: Gates Micro-V K060908. Fan belt replacement.

Choose the right Automotive Digital Multimeter with this list of must-have (and nice-to-have) functions and features.

How to jumpstart a car without putting your car — and yourself — in danger, plus save time and money.

What is engine knock? What causes engine knocking? Don't misdiagnose the problem. Find out why your car's engine might be knocking and what you can do about it. Great for racing and commuting alike.

How to replace a radiator in a 2004 Toyota Tundra V8 4WD Limited. This guide should also apply to all 2000-2006 Toyota Tundras.

Usually there are main components that will cause a car not to start. Here they are, and here is how you can diagnose the problem yourself and get back on the road quickly and safely.

If your power window stops working often the culprit is the window regulator. Replacing this part is not that difficult and can save you some serious money by doing it yourself.

I give you instructions on how to change a serpentine belt on a 2000 Ford F-350 7.3L Diesel Truck.

Replacing a Catalytic Converter on a 4 Cylinder Toyota isn't expensive. A generic converter with a 2 inch inlet is all that is needed. A muffler shop can then cut off the old converter and weld on a new one.

Transmission flushes are recommended by all repair facilities. Auto manufacturers have specific time intervals based on the different styles of transmissions. Regular transfer services can reduce the likelihood of breakdown.

All about air ride suspensions (also knows as airbags).

Vauxhall Zafira - B How to Reset the service light indicator could not be simpler. This article shows how to reset your Zafira, Astra, Meriva or Corsa service light.

Since many people are on a monthly budget, buying used auto parts at a Pick-a-Part yard is a smart idea. Just buy the part you need off of a used car, then have your mechanic to put in on your car.

It’s very important to change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on your Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission. The manufacturer recommends you to change it every 30,000 miles, but I would say, do it every 20,000 miles just as an extra precaution....

In this article, I'll walk you through a do it yourself brake job on your car. This step by step disk brake repair guide will surely save you a ton of money.

List of DIY's for Jetta GTI Golf Passat 1.8t 2.0l VR6 cars of the Audi A4 platform. All diys include part and tool numbers. fluid flush, brakes, O2 sensors, MAF & TB cleaning, Spark plugs and cheap mods, the more I have to do the more the list contains.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Toyota Corolla Door Handle Replacement.

Easy way to remove warning decals printed on your vw/ audi sunvisor.

Many, many people have complained about their Jeep stalling out for no apparent reason. Usually, this happens in a LOW IDLE situation where your RPMs are low - for example, a red light, or worse yet, during stop and go traffic during rush hour! I...

Now where can i start with car air suspension or pro bag air suspension as known in Australia, being as i work on cars myself and there's has been a few times where i have experienced problems with air bag suspension or air shocks, from jacking in...

The above diagram shows the serpentine belt routing picture for the Chevy Impala LTZ 3.9 engine. You can click the image for a full size view and print it out. Looks like you found a better place to publish and share your Car-Expertise! The small...

 Shock absorbers also known as dampers are devices that offer resistance to suspension movements. They are necessary to dampen out the vetical oscillations or bounce of the suspension and car body after the springs have been deflected by road...

When a belt starts to go bad, the squeal it often makes sounds like the worst noise you've ever heard. It's often super loud and high pitched, a squeal that sounds like your engine compartment is crying out in pain. The good news in all this is...

Auto repair shop profit centres explained. Which ones are most profitable for your shop?

The last time I changed a tire was...okay, the honest truth, I've never changed a tire in my whole life. I knew kind of, sort of where all the tools were located in my 2008 Rav-4, and I definitely knew where the spare was, but that's about it....

Engine analysers have been with us for a long long time, and it is only lately that they have measured 5 gas emissions. If you have a workshop and are considering buying an analyser, there are quite a few things to consider. Quality. The best of...

Wheel aligners come in many different forms. Here is some professional advice for the small auto repair shop owner who wants to do wheel alignment in house.

 When you paid around $6000 in 1975-76, for a Chevy Cosworth Vega, you could have bought a Corvette Stingray, or just about. The Cosworth Vega was the high end Vega, although it looked racy, it was not really the case. It had a computer to regulate...

Removing a hub assembly can be quite a task. Some vehicles are a little different than whats explained here but are basically done in the same way

Changing rear drum brakes on a car is not that hard as most people would think. Do it once and the second time is so easy.

How to get started building a VW Beetle with a beefy v8 engine. My experience and tips to get you going.

There is a pattern emissions failure on Chevy Trailblazers and GMC Envoys with the 4.2 engine. The Emissions fault of P0410 Secondary Air Injection system is active. What happens most often is this valve shown above gets stuck due to corrosion and...