Start your engine - Open your car door, sit down and activate the ignition. Your car should start up immediately. If not, you have a loose cable or you may have another problem such as a failed alternator. Once the car has started, put you…

As for the price of auto parts, aside from the age of the vehicle there is the make and model. In this case foreign car parts are much more expensive than domestically made cars. Most people who buy foreign cars don't realize this or even …

It's a tough question to answer. Quality is measured so many different ways. Consumer Reports. J.D. Power and Associates. Short-term quality versus long-term quality. What I can say is this: Hands down, no contest, I would buy a Detroit pi…

When you are going to have your seats covered, I would take the time to find someone to do it for you. This is because seats are very hard to get right and if you want your interior job to be right, you will have to have the seats just rig…

Check your tires. Unscrew the cap on the valve that's coming out of your tire rim, and connect your gauge. Tire pressure is measured in PSI. PSI means Pounds per Square Inch. Your tires should be at 32 PSI. That's the standard for all cars…

There exist mini-replicas of me running around the school I teach. Teenagers see their favorite punk band wearing a dress tie and feel the need to replicate the style, little knowing that once they join the corporate world (ah, the wondrou…

If you are really paranoid about swirl marks and fine scratches (black car owners, listen up), you might want to use the two bucket method. That's where you have one bucket with your soapy water and a second bucket of clean water for rinsi…

If you are experienced in car maintenance you can do this yourself at home. My family always brings our too Jiffy Lube, they are fast and have locations everywhere. They will change your oil, check your fluids and filters and advise you if…

Straight right out of eBay, the group bought a used passenger bus that could take in fifteen passengers inside. auto parts store near me bought it from a school system in Long Island and it cost them some $511 to own.Salvage Yard: When you…

However, this is only a small part of keeping your costs when it comes to driving lower. Automobile experts have come up with tips on how to further reduce your driving costs.Next morning, no start. I then stripped the wire, and connected …

For parts that are large, some auto salvage yards will haul them for you. This is something to ask when you make the phone call. Some people will buy the entire vehicle in order to scrap it themselves. Other parts such as trunk lids, hoods…

Changing the brakes include inspecting all the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components in both the front and rear brakes. If necessary, replace the front and rear brake pads. Then, inspect or replace brake rotors or disks.Almost e…

The two bucket method has a very practical benefit. Most importantly it keeps dirt and grit out of your soapy water, which keeps it off your car's paint. It also makes your soapy water and wash suds last longer.When you are at the auto sto…