How to use a torch to remove rusty bolts. This will be handy for you northerners.

If you're getting a lot of road noise you might think about adding some sound deadening material to your car. It's very easy and effective.

Dynamat is the best selling sound deadening material. Conveniently, it comes in precut kits to perfectly fit your ride. This particular kit is for the front doors of a Chevy, but poke around and you'll find kits for whatever you got.

When I was a kid, I thought buying cars would be so much fun, but the reality is that it's more stressful than anything. Here's a video of how to do a good pre-purchase inspection of a car you're interested in.

Here in the northeast, Winter is on its way. Don't forget to prep your car for the cold. Here's some helpful tips to keep in mind.

Eric the Car Guy discusses regular vs. synthetic oil.

Changing your own oil is great, but what the heck do you do with the old stuff?

Here's some suggestions and tips.

Great article with videos of how to fix and maintain basic stuff on your car. Everyone should read!

You don't need to buy a Lexus to drive in peace and quiet. Here are some quick fixes for your noisy ride.

5 Tips For Tackling Your First Big Car Repair


So you want to graduate from oil changes to serious car repair. Welcome. But before you tear anything apart and find yourself in over your head, take these tips to heart.

Here's a helpful spring cleaning guide for your ride.

10 Things in Your Late Model Car You Didn't Know You Could Fix.

The complexity of modern vehicles makes some projects a no-go for newbies, veteran Portsmouth, R.I., mechanic Paul Roderick says. Don't try to replace fuel or water pumps (because of their inaccessibility) or the shoes in drum brakes (because of their mechanical intricacy) unless you really know what you're doing, and "forget about electrical problems, unless the problem is a blown fuse." But, Roderick says, there are still plenty of auto DIY projects, like these, for weekend warriors.

How to Replace Your Car's Halfshaft.

If you have a front-wheel-drive car, you have halfshafts that transmit torque to the front wheel. Eventually, they'll wear out.

Now that winter is almost over, take some time and asess your car's weather stripping. Might be time to replace it.

You can find out a great deal about your car from decoding your VIN. Try it out!

It's great that you are changing your own oil, but what the heck do you do with the old goop? Recycle it!

Pro tip: read this BEFORE STARTING

Here is an awesome chart outlining every kind of nut, bolt, and fastener you'll likely come in contact with...and then some. Print this out and hang it on the wall of your shop.

I had a friend tell me recently about the hundreds of dollars he paid to have the pads on his accord changed the other week. This is one of the simplest pieces of regular maintenance there is, and will save you a small fortune if you learn to do it yourself...

Real quick video on how to clean wire wheels. If you got some Daytons or something, you NEED to keep em clean.

Worried about the health of your engine? Here's how to do a compression test. Easy and effective.

How to replace the spring/shock/strut assembly. This video shows uses a Honda Civic, but it is similar on many modern cars.

53 min Video that covers ding and dent repair using body filler, putty, and primer.

It's important to know the basics of car care and maintenance. In this episode, Popular Mechanics' Associate Auto Editor Ben Wojdyla:

* Checks power steering, washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil
* Checks and replaces air filter
* Lubricates hood latch, hood, door, and trunk hinges
* Checks tire pressure
* Replaces windshield wipers

You can greatly improve your car's audio system by replacing the stock stereo. Why pay a shop to do it when you can DIY and save a bunch of cash! Here's how.