Other Vehicle Repairs

DIY projects for vehicle repairs including oil changes, car battery replacement, air filters, vehicle maintenance and more.

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  • Winterize Your Boat

  • Winterize your inboard/outboard motorboat and save $150. Our instructions include an oil change, draining the engine block, lubing the lower…

  • How to Repack Wheel Bearings

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

  • How to Change a Bicycle Tire

  • Follow these simple steps for replacing a punctured bicycle tube. You can even fix the flat on the go if you have a spare tube, tire levers and…

  • How to Replace Dashboard Lights

  • Replace dashboard lights by removing the trim panel and instrument cluster. It sounds intimidating, but it's simpler than you might think…

  • How to Repair Fiberglass

  • A repair pro shows you how to make invisible fixes for scuffs, dents and scratches in fiberglass boats and other fiberglass items. You'll save a…

  • How to Repair Chipped Car Paint

  • Take care of chips and dings in your car or truck before it's too late. Let it go and they'll turn to rust before your eyes. Then…

  • Auto Body Side Molding Fix

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

  • Replacing Auto Fuses

  • 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…

  • Changing a Car Serpentine Belt

  • Automatic belt tensioners, standard in most cars now, make changing a serpentine belt a simple DIY repair. Follow the clear photos and…

  • Trailer Lights That Always Work

  • Convert your trailer lights to LEDs and add individual grounds to eliminate the two most common causes of light failures.

  • Replace a Broken Side View Mirror

  • Replacing a broken side view mirror is easier and cheaper than you might think. Once you have the right tools, the hardest part is just finding…

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