Auto Repair

Avoid brake job rip-offs. Get a good brake job and save up to $1,000 over the life you your car or truck.

Clear your fogged or yellowed headlight lenses in 45 minutes for less than $15, rather than spending $100s to replace them.

Ground cables tend to corrode and cause various electrical malfunctions. A simple cleaning will clear up many problems.

Air tools speed up auto work and can loosen just about any nut or bolt. We help you identify quality tools.

Headlight out?Use these four simple steps to determine if your bad headlight or taillight is caused by a burnt-out bulb, a corroded socket or a…

Repair most types of bent auto antennas for less than $20 in parts. You can easily fix both “pillar-mount” and…

Reattach rubber or vinyl side molding on your car before it comes loose. Auto trim on late model cars is notorious for peeling…

Cars run on electricity as well as gas, and almost all of it runs through fuses. Learn where they are, how to spot a blown fuse, and how to…

Avoid economy auto parts. They typically wear out much faster than professional grade parts and will cost you time, money and aggravation in the…

Remove your car radio/CD unit and send it in for repairs rather than buying a new one. The trick is getting it out without wrecking anything.

If your car or truck won't hold a charge, you probably need a new alternator. Learn how to test it, how to replace it, and where to find the…

Even if you have no experience repairing cars, you can check your brake pads and the condition of the rotors with these simple how to…

Vacuum leaks can cause a variety of engine problems, and pros charge money to find them. Here’s how to track them down yourself with a spray…

Restore multiple speeds to your auto heater/air conditioner blower by replacing a resistor module. It’s a simple, quick change-out.

Use a simple fused jumper to pinpoint the problem with a bad horn. Often the fix is simple and cheap.

Simply clean the ground connection to restore the brightness of dim headlights. And apply a little dielectric grease. Or replace the bulb if you…

Use a professional crimper and electrical moisture sealant to make quick, solid connections in auto wiring.

Replace your car's badly corroded battery cable terminals with new ones in about an hour. New terminals cost less than $20.

Padded undercar creepers are worth the investment, even for amateur mechanics. You’ll enjoy changing the oil and working on the engine more when…

Don't put up with streaky wider blades. You can replace them yourself in about 10 minutes.