Car Care Clips – Episode: 8 Before You Leave the Shop Checklist
Episode 8 (final) in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 7 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode: 7 Preventive Maintenance is the Key
Episode 7 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 6 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode: 6 Buying the Right Part
Episode 6 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 5 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode: 5 Why Pay for Diagnostics
Episode 5 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 4 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode: 4 How to Communicate & Ask Questions
Episode 4 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 3 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode 3: What to Expect at the Repair Shop
Episode 3 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday at 9: 30 a.m. EDT. Episode 2 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode 2: Do I have to Return to the Dealership?
Episode 2 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday. Episode 1 available HERE.
Car Care Clips – Episode 1: Finding the Right Repair Shop
Episode 1 in a series of videos aimed at educating you in what to expect and what questions to ask when you go to your repair shop. Car Care Clips are released every other Tuesday.
How To Change Your Headlights And Taillights
DriverSide shows you how to change your car’s headlights and taillights
How To Check Your Car’s Drive Belts
DriverSide shows you how to check your car’s drive belts to see if it’s time to replace them
How to Use a Car Jack
Being stranded on the side of the road might not be the best time to learn where your car jack is located and how to use it. Our mechanic shows you the basic steps for getting your vehicle raised up.
How To Change Your Cabin Air Filter
DriverSide shows you how to check and change your cabin air filter.
How To Change Your Engine Air Filter
DriverSide shows you how to check and change your engine’s air filter.
How To Check Your Car Fuses
Our resident mechanic shows you where a vehicle fuse box is located and how to properly change fried fuses.
How and When to Check Your Brakes
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How to Perform Basic Tire Maintenance
DriverSide’s resident mechanic shows you how to check the tread on your tires, check your tire pressure and change or rotate your car tires.
Top 10 Factors Contributing To Fuel Economy
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Do-It-Yourself Wheel Repair
Scratched your wheels? We know exactly how annoying that can be. There are many tips on sprucing up your car’s paint or preventing theinterior from looking worn in the first place, but the wheels need attention too – especially since they usually take the brunt of urban driving; parallel parking and curbside drop-offs are a rim’s worst nightmare. If your READ MORE »
Indexing Spark Plugs
Carmakers continually look for more ways to increase efficiency, improve airflow and boost performance. Unfortunately, increased power usually comes at ever increasing costs, and with the days of screw-tuned carburetors long behind us, it has become harder to find a cheap power producer. Enter spark plug indexing. This simple technique has been in use throughout READ MORE »
Battery Care
Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy READ MORE »
Replacing Shock Absorbers
Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll. Depending on what vehicle you drive and your driving habits, shocks READ MORE »
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
Spark plug wires are common tune-up items, and on most vehicles the replacement process is actually relatively easy, so long as you order the correct parts from the distributor. Spark plug wires are the most common failure in ignition systems, as they carry the spark for the greatest distance and are subject to all kinds READ MORE »
Flushing Your Radiator
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Anti-Lock Braking System Sensor Service
Keep your brakes in tip-top shape by cleaning the ABS sensors. Most modern vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), a system that electronically pulses the brake pads under high braking force in order to avoid lockup, shorten braking distance and maximize vehicle control. This system works by monitoring the speed of each READ MORE »





