Automotive

Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

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How to Clean Inside Car Windows

Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by your dashboard and upholstery.

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How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car

Smoke is a difficult smell to get out of your car. You may end up needing a professional detail but,...


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How to Check Tire Pressure

Learning how to check tire pressure is easy and inexpensive. Make it a part of your monthly maintenance routine in...


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How to Change Rear Brake Pads

Maintaining disc brakes is a perfect opportunity for DIYers to get their hands dirty and save a few hundred dollars.


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What Is a Brake Caliper (And How To Tell if Mine is Bad)?

If your car is equipped with disc brakes, brake calipers are critical to slowing and stopping your car. Here's what...

3 Easy Ways to Remove Scratches from a Car

From barely-there scratches to deeper notches, we show you how to remove scratches from a car, along with the best...


How to Change a Tire

Do you know how to change a tire? It's really not that difficult. Here are some tips that will make...

How to Measure Tire Tread

Watch and learn how to measure tire tread


How to Repair Chipped Car Paint in 4 Simple Steps

Repair your car's paint chip now before it mushrooms into a much bigger expense.


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Car Maintenance: Make Your Tires Last

Maintain proper tire pressure


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How to Safely Jack Up a Truck

Follow these steps to get your truck up on jacks and ready to work on.

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Car Paint Repair in 4 Quick Steps

Fix-up those door dings and nicks in a jiffy with this car paint touch up process.


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What Is a Brake Light Switch and When Should You Replace It?

The brake light switch on your vehicle serves an important safety function. Learn how to test it and determine when...


How to Check Tire Pressure with a Digital Tire Gauge

Check car tire pressure regularly to save money on gas and wear on your tires after you learn how to...


Should You Buy Car Paint Sealant?

Apply sealant yourself and save money


DIY Brake Tips

Use new high-temperature grease to improve long-term brake performance and wear

How to Check Brakes

Diagnose brake problems yourself


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How to Replace Your Own Struts

Replace struts yourself and save $300


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Changing Brake Fluid

Test your brake fluid and replace it if it's worn out


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Brake Pad Replacement Cost and Repair – Avoid Getting Ripped Off

How to get a good brake job and save $1,000 over the life of your car. Here are tips for...


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How to Change Brake Pads

How to change brake pads is simpler than replacing rear disc brakes. If you have experience with basic repair brake...


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Fix a Leaking Tire Valve Stem in 5 Minutes

Five minutes is all the time you need for this quick, easy valve stem fix.



How to Refinish Wheels

Freshen up your middle-aged car


How to Check Brake Fluid

Make sure the corrosion inhibitor in your brake fluid hasn't worn out

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Fix a Flat Survival Guide

Got a flat tire? You'll survive.


How to Buy Tires

Buy tires the smart way—set priorities and do your homework


Change a Tire: Two Jacks Make it Easy

Jacks with no moving parts mean less hassle