Car repairs are an expensive prospect, be it something as simple as a broken taillight or something more complex like problems in the cold air intake. However there are many repairs that individuals can do at home, without spending a lot of extra money. At-home repairs cover a lot of different areas include the body of the vehicle and the suspension system.

AC & Heat

• Auto Air Conditioning Trouble : offers a general look at how the heating and cooling system works and solutions for general problems.
• Automotive Air Conditioning Systems : explains the different components found in the AC system.
• Car Air Conditioning Repair : video tutorials on repairing air conditioning systems.
• How to Fix Your Car’s Air Conditioner : provides steps on repairing the common air conditioning problems.
• Heat and A/C : describes common problems and solutions in the heating and cooling system.

Auto Body

• Auto Body Repair, Dent Repair : gives pictures and steps on fixing problems like dents and scratches.
• Do It Yourself Auto Body Repair : describes buffing out scratches, dings and other common problems yourself.
• Auto Body Online : provides help in finding the rights parts and products for at-home repair. like chrome accessories.
• Sherwin-Williams Automotive : provider of custom automobile paints and paints that match the exact color of the original car.

Braking System

• Brake Question : provides answers for common brake problems and repair solutions.
• Chrysler Corporation Antilock Brakes : focuses on common problems found in the braking systems of Chrysler products.
• Antilock Brake System : provides questions about ABS systems along with answers to those questions.
• Brake Problems Library : covers topics such as locking brakes, squeaking brakes and brakes that leak fluids.
• Troubleshooting the Brake System : details problems with brakes in a flow chart system.

Cooling System

• Troubleshoot Cooling Fan Clutch : describes common cooling system problems and solutions.
• Troubleshooting Basic Cooling System Problems : gives common problems and solutions to those problems.
• Automotive Cooling System Maintenance and Repair : explains how the cooling system works and how to fix problems associated with the system.
• How to Maintain Your Vehicle’s Cooling System : discusses how regular or routine maintenance can decrease common problems.
• Car Cooling System Questions and Answers : offers commonly asked questions about the cooling system, with answers.

Drive Train

• Drivetrain Troubleshooting Checklist : checklist covering the more common drive train problems and solutions.
• Troubleshooting a Creaking Drive Train : focuses on fixing a drive train that makes a creaking noise.
• Clutch Trouble Diagnosis Guide : covers areas of clutch problems such as drags and slips.
• Diagnosing Drivetrain Noise : gives solutions to problems that cause the drive train to make unusual sounds.
• Diagnosing Problems : lists drive train problems that users can fix on their own.

Electrical

• Car Electrical System Questions : gives questions and answers about the electrical system.
• Understanding Your Import Car’s Electrical System : explains the differences between import and domestic electrical systems.
• Car No-Start Troubleshooting : focuses on electrical problems that stop a car from starting.
• Automotive Troubleshooting : offers types of problems relating to the electrical system.
• Troubleshooting Car Problems : provides steps on troubleshooting electrical problems.

Emission

• Green Vehicle Guide : discusses types of green vehicles with low emission rates.
• Car Emission Issues : describes issues that consumers should know about emissions.
• Basics of Emissions : explains everything that goes into the emission system and the engine.
• Emissions from Cars : offers information on emissions and emissions testing.
• Emission Facts : provides statistics on emissions relating to the environment.

Engine

• High or Low Engine Oil Pressure : explains what oil pressure is and what to do when it falls outside the normal boundaries.
• Tips on Belts/Hoses : video tutorial detailing how to maintain engine belts and hoses.
• How to Replace a Car Battery : video tutorial on easily replacing the battery in a car.
• Detect an Engine Problem : gives steps on identifying a problem and then diagnosing it.
• Diagnosing Car Engine Problems : focuses on issues such as overheating or backfiring.

Fuel

• The Fuel System : discusses the different components in a fuel system and what each one does.
• Diagnosing Your Fuel System : covers common problems such as fuel flow.
• Fuel System : shows images of common fuel system problems.
• Fuel Injector Cleaning : explains the process and why it’s so important.
• Fuel Injectors : explains the product and offers replacement parts.

Suspension & Steering

• Does Your Vehicle Have Suspension Problems? : discusses how to diagnose a suspension problem.
• Suspension and Steering Problems : offers common things that cause suspension problems such as tire wear.
• The Suspension Bible : covers all types of problems that affect the suspension system.
• How to Inspect Your Suspension System : gives easy steps on diagnosing and inspecting the vehicle’s suspension system.
• Troubleshooting Basic Steering and Suspension Problems : chart showing conditions, what causes them and what to do.

These resources help those who want to do auto repairs in their own home instead of using a pricey mechanic. It only takes a few simple tools and a few free hours.

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