DIY Auto Repair and Diagnosis

Three common brake noises I encounter every day: a grinding sound, a thumping from the rear, and a squeak. Includes a repair technique for noisy drum brakes that I found by trial and error.

Starter motor replacement performed on a 2009 Honda Accord with the 4 cylinder 2.4L K24 i-VTEC engine. The Acura TSX, Honda CRV, and Element also use this engine - therefore the repair procedure process should be similar.

A guide to the most common sources of noises while steering, to help you diagnose and fix your car faster.

Match these common symptoms to your possible manual transmission issues for a faster diagnosis.

Install a car thermostat replacement in minutes without causing coolant leaks, damage to components, or engine overheating.

How to install a new air intake on your Mustang.

How to replace front-end strut mounts (and struts) on the '97–'01 Toyota Camry, with a video. Plus other causes of front-end noise.

Diagnose alternator and charging system problems with this practical guide to get your car back on the road faster.

How to test your vehicle yourself to investigate common and not-so-common reasons for a sluggish engine.

The problem: the rear seat latch broke off, leaving me with no way to access storage in my rear seat...

Ten possible events that can trigger a "check engine" light in a Honda. Read the ten questions here; they will give you useful information that will help your mechanic diagnose the problem quickly.

If you have a soft or sinking brake pedal and you're looking for information on what's causing it or what you should do next, you'll find the answers here. I've included some pictures and FAQ's.

This article shows you step-by-step how to replace the alternator on Toyota V6 engine (MZFE type). The alternator placement used on this V6 engine is the same for the Camry, Solara, Highlander, Avalon and Lexus ES300.

Find that parasitic battery drain that's causing your car battery problems whether you have a newer or older vehicle model.

Common causes of engine surge, plus tips and tests.

How to install a dual exhaust system on a V6 Ford Mustang. This information may help you install dual exhaust systems on most other models.