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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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Brake Caliper Paint Pointers

Brake caliper paint does not affect performance, but it does affect the appearance of a vehicle with expensive rims. What...


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What Is a Brake Light Switch and When Should You Replace It?

The brake light switch on your vehicle serves an important safety function. Learn how to test it and determine when...


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Causes and DIY Fixes for Smoking Brakes

What does it mean when your brakes are smoking? Learn the causes and DIY fixes for smoking brakes along with...


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How to Get Stains Out of Car Seats

All you need are a few common products and a little bit of time. Read on to learn how to...

How to Turn Your Work Truck Into An Office

Construction pros spend more time than most in their trucks. Turn your truck into a productivity hub with just a...


10 Car Sounds You Should Never Ignore

No, ignoring it probably won't make it go away.


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How Much Does it Cost to Replace an Engine?

What does replacing the engine in a car or truck cost, and should I replace my vehicle's engine? Learn what...


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12 Things to Do Now to Improve Gas Mileage

The savings are based on driving 20,000 miles per year, in a car that gets 20 mpg, with gasoline priced...

How to Change the Oil in Your Car in 4 Simple Steps

A DIY oil change can be quick, tidy and you'll save big.


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How to Change Your Engine Coolant

Over time, engine coolant loses its anticorrosive properties and lubricating ability. Some carmakers recommend changing the coolant every 30,000 miles....


How to Roll on Bedliner Paint in a Pickup Truck

Save hundreds of dollars with a roll on bedliner


How To Change a Bike Tire

It's an easy skill to master and an excellent project to teach your kids!


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When and How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower

The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.


How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Auto Light Socket

Use simple detective work to unravel the mystery of a dead light


How to Remove a Stubborn Oil Filter

Add a strip of coarse sandpaper to stop filter wrench slipping and remove a stuck oil filter


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How To Get a Stuck Tire Off Your Vehicle

Removing a tire stuck on a car without harming the rim can be tricky. Here's how to pull it off.


What to Do When Your Brake Light Comes On

The first thing to check, and by far the most common reason the light comes on, is kind of a...

How to Test and Clean an EGR Valve

Get that new-car purr back again after cleaning an EGR valve


Buy a Used ATV: Your Buying Guide

Buying a used ATV can save you thousands over the price of a new model. But a low price is...


How to Check Brakes

Diagnose brake problems yourself


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A Step-by-Step Guide on Struts Replacement

Replace struts yourself and save $300


How To Flush and Replace Brake Fluid

Brake fluid goes bad. Flushing old brake fluid and replacing it with new keeps your brakes working safely.


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Brake Pad Replacement Cost and Repair – Avoid Getting Ripped Off

How to get a good brake job and save $1,000 over the life of your car. Here are tips for...

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How to Change Brake Pads

How to change brake pads is simpler than replacing rear disc brakes. If you have experience with basic repair brake...


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39 Before and After Car Detailing Photos That Will Stun You

Kids, spouses, pets and everyday use destroyed these cars. Car detailing brought them to back life.


What are Drum Brakes and How Do They Work?

A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.


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Why is My Lawn Mower Smoking?

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...


Create the Ultimate Truck for DIYing with These 13 Accessories

A DIYer's pickup truck has to be hard-working on the weekends and family friendly the rest of the week. So,...


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47 DIY Tips for Detailing Cars Like a Pro

Get your vehicle looking like new with these simple interior and exterior car detailing tips that you can do...