Repair & Troubleshooting

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Testing a neutral safety switch is a good step to take when you can't start your car. The neutral safety switch is an invaluable part of your car's safety, but it can sometimes be a troublemaker.

By Don Bowman

Learning how to check a car alternator is just the beginning of your journey into the heart of your car's electrical system.

By Don Bowman

Knowing how to replace a starter can save you a lot of time, stress and money. 

By Rebecca Frank

If you turn the key of your car and nothing happens, you can easily troubleshoot the issue by diagnosing starter problems.

By Rebecca Frank

Learn the causes of some common transmission problems and what you may need to do to repair them.

By Cheryl Bowman

Replacing a car alternator is not as much work as you think it might be. With the right amount of gumption, you should be able to manage it yourself.

By Don Bowman

Learn the signs of a bad oxygen sensor so that you can replace yours as soon as you need to.

By Gene Rodriguez, III

Learn how to replace the neutral safety switch. It's a vital part of your car, but when it is giving you problems, you have to give it the heave ho.

By Don Bowman

This step-by-step guide will show you how to charge a car battery safely with a battery charger.

By Rachel Mork

Wondering how to change a clutch? To do it yourself, you'll need a jack to remove the transmission and the help of at least one other person.

By Cheryl Bowman

Fixing EGR valve problems means getting to know your EGR valve really well.

By Don Bowman

Diagnosing power steering problems usually means checking out two components: the pump and the steering mechanism. The problem usually resides with the pump.

By Don Bowman

How much does it cost to replace a car windshield? The good news is that the replacement may be fully covered by your car insurance.

By Cheryl Bowman

The signs of a blown head gasket are hard to miss, but you want to be completely sure that you are diagnosing the right problem.

By Maeve Rich

Ignition coil troubleshoorting begins when you can't find the culprit for your no start situation.

By Don Bowman

Knowing how to bleed brakes will increase your stopping power, extend the life of brake components and allow you to inspect brake parts.

By Gene Rodriguez, III

Installing a car thermostat is a quick and easy fix that can save you from expensive heat related engine damage. For under $10 (plus the cost of engine coolant), a balky car thermostat can be replaced in less than an hour.

By Gene Rodriguez, III

Common symptoms of a bad starter should be attended to without delay. A bad starter might mean that your car won't even turn on, let alone drive anywhere safely.

By Rebecca Frank

Learning how to put on a serpentine belt can be a challenging auto repair chore, but the satisfaction of finishing the job yourself is well worth the hassle.

By Don Bowman
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