Automotive

Elusive vacuum leaks can create confusion when you're trying to diagnose your car. Here are symptoms to look for, plus...

A heater hose repair kit is great insurance against roadside disaster.

Fix boats, personal watercraft and truck toppers.

Replacing a cracked side view mirror glass is a simple DIY project. But it's important to have the correct replacement...

Here's how to tell if your car needs a new alternator and how to install one yourself.

Loose or worn sway bar end links can cause sharp snapping or cracking noises when driving over bumps, premature tire...

Replace the dirty, old carpet in an afternoon.

Learn how to safely change your own car battery.

Repair most auto antenna types yourself for less than $20

Use a professional tool and moisture sealant for first-class results.

Test the ignition coil quickly and easily with a simple ignition system tester

It's simpler than it looks!

Winter emergency kits for your car are well known, but what about summer kits? Here are some things everyone should...

Headlights showing signs of age? Repair dim headlights yourself with these tips.

If you don't have heat in your car and the temperatures drop, you could be in for a very uncomfortable...

This task only takes and hour and will avoid a costly trailer repair.

Replace a rusted or dented pickup bumper yourself.

It's critical to test brake fluid regularly to ensure proper braking performance and safety.

Do you prefer to work on your car yourself? Do you like the idea of being able to fix a...

Test for corrosion inside your engine with a digital multimeter!

One of the most important boating skills you will ever learn is proper boat maintenance. A boat is not like...

Winter adds an extra level of danger when a car breaks down.

Imagine quickly diagnosing why your car's check engine light is on. A scan tool, also known as a trouble code...

Maybe you love your old car—or the fact that it is paid off. Either way, there comes a point when...

Summer calls for long, lazy days spent on the beach. But that might mean a car full of sand later...

Prevent car theft by wrapping your car key fob in foil. Yes, that's right — a piece of tinfoil can...

Forgot to put up your car windows during a rain storm? Follow these steps to dry out your car.

You’re actually wasting money by leaving that car idle!

A study by Harvard Health Watch estimated that most Americans spend more than 1-1/2 hours a day commuting in their...