Auto Repair

Dead or weak battery? Jump-starting a vehicle is easy and safe if you follow these four simple steps. It takes only a few minutes.

Buying a new truck or SUV? We've got the scoop on all the new 2011 models, along with specs and pricing. Check out Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan…

Glass treatments coat your windshield with water repellant, making it easier to wipe away water, ice and bugs and giving you a clearer view out…

Professionally clean and detail your car for a fraction of what the pros charge. With the right products and a little elbow grease, you can make…

For some types of cars, gas octane really does matter, and putting low octane into a car that requires high octane can cause problems. Here's…

A windshield washer that doesn't pump enough fluid is annoying and even hazardous. This quick diagnostic checklist explains how to find and fix…

Snow, ice and road salt take a toll on cars, but with a few squirts of lubricant you can lessen the impact and keep important moving parts…

Keep these tools and gadgets on hand to handle large and small emergencies—including a backup generator, duct tape, long burning lanterns,…

Be prepared for breakdowns and roadside car problems like flats, dead batteries and mechanical trouble with this handy glovebox guide to…

Get a better grip on stuck oil filters by adding a strip of coarse sandpaper to your oil filter wrench...or buy a special high-grip wrench.

A broken power window can be an expensive repair, but if you have basic auto repair tools and access to an online service manual you can fix it…

Own a truck or SUV? Learn how to change the differential oil, replace a transfer case shift motor, get a jammed tailgate working again, and make…

Frozen, rusted bolts are a given in almost every auto or truck repair job. Instead of using anger and brute force, try one of these four proven…

Patio furniture, outdoor tools and lawn machines all eventually get rusty. Learn how to get rid of that rust and how to protect the metal so…

Fix a leaky tire valve in five minutes using an inexpensive valve core tool and replacement cores.

Why spend more at the gas pump when you can easily spend less? Follow these simple tips and you'll see a noticeable difference in your fuel…

Even if you're not a car-geek, doing some simple, basic maintenance on your vehicle will keep it out of the shop and extend its life.…

Replacing a car's thermostat (or T-stat) is an easy and inexpensive repair, and in most cases will cure an overheating or no-heat problem,…

Frustrated by a Phillips screw that's starting to strip out? Salvage the situation with one of these tips before you go through the misery of…

A torque wrench is a necessity for changing a tire. Improperly torqued lug nuts can cause expensive brake problems and also break wheel studs.