When you work on your own car, having access to the right instructions and diagrams can be key to completing a repair. Chilton repair manuals have helped shadetree mechanics the world over, which made ...

So you've been wanting to work on your own car more and heard "one of the best tools is a repair manual." True, but they're never as easy as Lego instructions. Today I've got some tips on getting the ...

The image of the “shade tree mechanic” has changed as vehicles have become more computerized. Instead of parking under a shady tree, now you can rent space in a self-serve garage to work on your car ...

Visiting an auto repair shop is less stressful when you understand what the mechanic tells you about your car. To help with ...

Haynes Manuals is known for its detailed vehicle repair manuals, but the publisher also has a sense of humor. It just released an "owner's manual" for the DeLorean time machine from "Back to the ...

Looking for a project to tackle with your newfound free time? Tired of forking over heaps of hard-earned cash for automotive repair jobs you could have just as easily done yourself? Then DIY auto ...

Q: When I start my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan in cold weather it makes a high pitched squealing sound. When I turn the steering wheel it gets louder, and sometimes the steering wheel is hard to turn.

Learning to properly jack up and support your truck is vital to your safety, whether you’re doing your own oil changes, making repairs or changing a flat. “People often jack up trucks wrong,” says ...