AUTOMOBILE REPAIR ARTICLES, LINKS, TIPS, TRICKS, & ADVICE

Ways to Save Big Money on Car Repairs -- In very little time you can save $600 or more this year by doing a little of your own auto maintenance. These 8 simple tasks can be done in a weekend, and the savings are big! Read more

Why Won't My Car Start? -- Do I need a jump start? Dead battery?  Bad starter?  Stuck key? If you turn your car key and get nothing, or get anything less than an engine roaring to life, you might be in for a bad day. Starting problems can be very frustrating because there are so many things under the hood that can keep a car from starting. For troubleshooting help Read more

Summer Auto Maintenance Checklist -- You may be prepared for the summer and road trips, but are you up to date on your seasonal hot weather auto maintenance? Sure, its the last thing on your mind, but it'll jump to the front pretty quickly if you're stranded on the side of the road. Spend an afternoon on these simple auto maintenance procedures and you'll thank yourself and likely save yourself some money in the end! Read more

Clean Air From Clean Vents -- Over time, debris from leaves and other airborne material can get into your car and really clog things up, making your air conditioning work harder, your heater blow slow, and overwork the fan. On top of these things, the longer the leaves sit and rot under your hood, the more likely they are to make something yucky that can creep its way into the space you breathe in, and with moisture they can also start to eat away at your paint and lead to rust.  Here's what you can do about it!  Read more

Auto Theft Prevention Tips -- In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 21 minutes. Taking a few basic precautionary measures can minimize your chances of becoming the victim of auto theft.. Read more

Replace Your Break Pads -- Easy step by step instructions with pictures on what tools you'll need, how to prepare, and how to safely and correctly perform a break pads replacement.  Read more

Translating Those Engine Diagnostic Codes -- There are 10,000 different diagnoses your car can give, so putting your finger on the right one can be difficult. How to read and understand the language of OBD (On Board Diagnostics) and a free database to look up your codes and find out what they're telling you. Read more

Tires and Gas Mileage -- Did you know that how much air you have in your tires can have a direct affect on your gas mileage? It's true! Here's why.  Read more

Can a Collapsible Disposable Emergency Gas Can Work? -- The company claims that you can store this mostly cardboard container under your seat, then expand it to use as an emergency gas can. Interesting idea, but will it work? Is it safe? We put it to the test.  Read more

Should You Fix It Yourself? -- How do you know when you're experienced and ready enough to tackle a specific auto repair job?  you can tackle any repair or maintenance job you set out to make. Knowing your limitations, however, will keep you out of trouble. Read more

Don't Bag Those Oily Rags -- Learn the right way to dispose of your oily rags.  What seems like a responsible clean up could lead to a dangerous fire.  Read more

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