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 Negotiate Car Price: 2 Approaches

Read about two options for negotiating the price of your next vehicle.


Replace Door Locks on Your Car

Learn what you need to know about car door lock replacement. Replace a worn out lock actuator quickly and easily.


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How to Test an Alternator

Learn how to how to test an alternator without disconnecting your vehicle's battery.


Car Care: How to Change a Thermostat

Save a big repair bill with this simple fix



Car Heater Repair Tips: Fixing a Blower Motor

Restore multiple speeds with a simple replacement part


DIY Seat Cover Installation to Spruce up Your Car

Make your car's interior look fresh and new with some seat covers


Easy Car Window Repair and Regulator Replacement (DIY)

Perform car window repair yourself and save hundreds on labor.

How to Clean an Engine

Add resale value to your car by keeping your engine clean.


How to Replace Windshield Wipers: Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Make sure your wipers wipe your windshield completely. You may need to replace your windshield wipers.


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How to Change Wiper Blades On Your Car

Stop the streaks and chatter and get back on the road-safely! Read on to learn how to change windshield wiper...


How to Replace a Broken Wheel Stud

Replacing a broken wheel stud is not as hard as it looks


How to Refinish Wheels

Freshen up your middle-aged car


How to Change Power Steering Fluid

Change power steering fluid quickly and easily


How to Change Headlights

We tell you how to choose the best headlight bulb and how to install it.


How to Check and Replace Car Fuses

Solve electrical problems yourself by simply replacing a fuse. We'll show you how to check car fuses, how to replace...


Repairing and Maintaining Car Door Weather Stripping

Prevent frozen car doors and torn weather stripping


Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) Cleaning

You can clean rather than replace the expensive mass air flow sensor


How To Lubricate Car Locks, Hinges and Latches

It only takes about 10 minutes!


Auto Body Side Molding Fix

Reattach loose side molding – before it blows away


Car Care: How to Store Your Classic Car or Sports Car

Time to put your baby away? Here's how to store your car so it's road-ready next spring.


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Vehicle Diagnostics: How To Find Engine Codes

Identify two key codes to help buy the right parts at an auto store

Screws: How to Loosen a Stuck Phillips Screw

Conquer stripped-out Phillips screws


Top ATV and Motorcycle Repairs

DIY fixes to keep your toys running


Trouble Starting the Car? Replace the Coolant Temperature Sensor

Visually inspect the engine coolant sensor because it may not set off a trouble code.


Selecting a Tow Hitch

How to find the correct drop or rise height before choosing your new tow hitch ball mount


Tips for Selling Your Car

Tips for getting the most for your car when you sell it yourself


How to Find a Vacuum Leak

Find a vacuum leak with this easy technique