Maintenance
Car maintenance tips, with advice on do-it-yourself auto repairs to help keep your car looking like it just rolled off the lot. Learn how to give your car an oil change, fix car paint, install new accessories and replace your car battery and windshield—without the aid of a mechanic.
How to Refinish Car Wheels
If you go through the trouble of detailing your aging car, sooner or later the rusty wheels are going to...
How to Choose the Right Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Is your car's oil all black and gunky? Better change it now. Here's how to choose the right engine oil...
How to Fix an Automotive Short Circuit
Automotive electrical problems might seem insurmountable, but they're not. All you have to do is locate where the current stops...
Cleaning an Engine: Step-by-Step Instructions
Is your car or truck's engine a greasy mess? Don't really know how to clean an engine? Follow these simple...
How to Replace a Car Antenna
Got a bent or broken car antenna? You can easily fix both pillar-mount and fixed-mast antennas for less than $20...
Replacing a Car Thermostat: Step-by-Step Instructions
Replacing a car's thermostat (or T-stat) is an easy and inexpensive repair. In most cases it will cure an overheating...
4 Car Repair Scams to Watch Out For
Avoid being overcharged for a service you don't really need. Here are four car repairs you absolutely must drive away...
5 Easy Ways to Dispute Your Mechanic Bill
Worried about getting a bloated bill for your auto repairs? Here's advice on how to reduce your auto mechanic bill...
8 Things to Keep in Your Car in Case of Roadside Trouble
Along with that essential spare tire, there are a handful of less obvious items that you should keep in your...
Car Care and Repair: 6 Quick Fixes
Many of your auto-related issues can be fixed without costing you big bucks, or requiring a trip to the shop....