Auto Repair Tips

Replace your air filter in minutes. And vacuum out debris while you're at it.

Prevent license plate theft by using special screws that require a special security wrench to remove. They're inexpensive and take only…

Test your brake fluid and do a partial replacement quickly and easily to restore it. You just need a test kit, a baster and fresh fluid.

Change power steering fluid quickly and easily and save the $55 shop charge. Simply siphon out the old and add fresh fluid.

Replace a leaky gasket cover on a 4-cylinder engine easily and in less than an hour for less than $25. We show you how to do it, step-by-step.

Replace a broken taillight assembly by ordering a new one online and installing it using two ordinary hand tools.

Replace the old dirty carpeting in your car with new pre-formed carpeting. It'll only cost about $200 and take 3 to 4 hours to do a first-rate…

Check your car's brake fluid to make sure the corrosion inhibitor hasn't worn out. It protects the steel brake lines from rust.

Try this 10-minute throttle cleaning fix to solve a rough idle problem and save the cost of taking your car into the shop.

Invest in a computer-safe test light and retire the old incandescent test light. The old one can damage sensitive electronics in your car.

Fix a stuck power antenna by replacing a burned out motor or bad cable/mast. You can do both in about 2 hours, and you'll avoid the $50 - $100…

Remove a rusted trailer hitch with penetrating fluid and an air chisel, not a sledgehammer. It's easier and won't bend or break anything.

Clean your MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor when it's dirty rather than replace this $300 part. It's quick and easy.

Paint sealant is a good idea, but you can easily apply it yourself and save the cost of a dealer or detailing specialist application.

Clear up a cloudy headlight lens with a special polish kit. We also tell you how to evaluate it in case you have to replace it.

Remove a rusted-on wheel with rust penetrant, a hand maul and a block of wood. Prevent rusting with anti-seize lubricant.

Lift your trailer wheel by pulling it onto these jacks. It's quick and easy. No moving parts.

Repack trailer wheel bearings to prevent the most common breakdown. It's an easy and cheap maintenance chore.

Solve most sunroof leak problems by clearing a clogged drain tube with your shop vacuum.

Complete a 30-minute fuel system tune-up and improve your car engine's response time and idling. The kit only costs $35.