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Should you try auto repair yourself?


If you want to do auto repair yourself the most likely reason for this is because you are trying to save money. Some people just like the challenge, but usually they don't have the time to actually perform their own auto repair.

Do you have auto repair advice that could help others? If so, skip to the bottom of the page where you can add your advice to my site.

mechanic Below you will find the common types of repairs that people many times will try themselves. I have written an in-depth article on each subject to help you evaluate whether this is actually something that you should do yourself.

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Keep in mind that I'm writing this for you. I want to SAVE YOU MONEY and SAVE YOU TIME while you're doing auto repair yourself.

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At the bottom of the page you will see a great video about how to save when it comes to car maintenance and also how to get better gas mileage.

Oil Change
This is the classic DIY auto repair job. Why wouldn't I do it myself?

Radiator Repair
I just have to solder it, right? Read this first!

Air filter replacement
This one has to be easy...and cheap... right?

Fuel filter
I've done this on my dad's old truck, it can't be much different with my new car, right?

Coolant flush
Isn't this just draining and re-filling my radiator?

Rotate tires
Just switch one tire with another, right?

Headlight bulb replacement
This one must be really easy... how hard can it be to change a light bulb?

Spark plug replacement
I've done this before with another car. I'm sure it's about the same!

Check engine codes (Check engine light)
I can clear my check engine light myself, right?

Get better gas mileage
I just need a tune up to get better fuel economy, right?

Car Won't Start
I probably just need a jump start.

Car Battery Problems
I can do this just take the old one out and put the new one in...it's easy!



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