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How To: Open a Honda Accord car door with a broken mechanism
This two part video shows you how to open a Honda car door by drilling a hole in the side of the door to reach the mechanism so it can be pushed and popped open. The second video shows the mechanism out of the door and where you need to push.
How To: Remove a Car Dent with a Lighter
This instructional video shows how to remove a dent from your car using only a cigarette lighter and some aluminum foil. This quick fix can save a lot of money on expensive auto repairs. Watch this video how-to video and learn how to fix a dinged car with a lighter.
How To: Fit pistons into their connecting rods
If you're in the process of rebuilding a motor, and have gotten your old pistons cleaned (or bought new ones) it's time to install the rod pins into the connecting rods to connect with the pistons. This video shows you how it's done then they will measure the pistons to determine the final bore size of the cylinder walls before they are honed.
How To: Install Replace Rear Bearings 2001-05 Honda Civic
Learn How to Install Replace Rear Bearings 2001-05 Honda Civic
How To: Install Replace Rear Struts 2001-05 Honda Civic
1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts with their loaded struts. This video is applicable the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Honda Civic
How To: Install Replace Alternator 2003-08 Dodge Ram 5.7L
1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken or bad alternator. This video is applicable to 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Dodge Ram pickup
How To: Install Replace Radiator 2004-08 Dodge Ram 5.7L
In this video 1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, damaged, or leaking radiator. This video is applicable to the 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Dodge Ram pickup
How To: Replace Install Transmission Mount 2001-05 Honda Civic
1A Auto shows you how to remove, install, change or replace a broken, worn out, transmission mount. This video is applicable to the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Honda Civic
How To: Install Replace Front Drive Shaft 2002-08 Dodge Ram 1500
1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a front 4x4 drive shaft that is not working, engaging or is defective. This video is applicable to the 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
How To: Gap a Spark Plug
Learn how to easily gap a spark plug for a car,truck,ATV, motorcycle, lawnmower or pretty much any vehicle. This tutorial will show you hoe easy it is to do.
How To: Troubleshoot Trailer Wiring Issues or Problems
Learn how to troubleshoot, fix or repair trailer wiring issues or problems. This video will show you how to diagnose and troubleshoot common issues what your trailer lights aren't working correctly.
How To: Solder Two Pieces of Wire Together
This video will show you How To Solder Two Pieces of wire Together
How To: Clean Car or Truck Battery Terminal Posts from Corrosion and Acid
This video will show you how to clean the battery cable terminals on your battery.
How To: Fix and Repair a Broken Wire Using Butt Connectors
This video will show you how to repair and fix a broken wire using different butt connectors and also a wire tie.
How To: Get Out Car Dents & Dings Without Damaging Your Paint Job
According to George Gjoka, a professional Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) technician, when you attempt to take a dent out of your car, you're probably doing it wrong.
News: How to Restore a Classic Ferrari
Rust To Riches is a garage than focuses ONLY on classic car restoration, like this amazing 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta "Tour De France"
How To: Replace a Headlight Switch for a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango.
If your headlights are not working when you pull the switch or if your turn signals are the only things working, Then your headlight switch might be broken. This is often due to loose connections or wear and tear on the part itself. The first thing I would highly recommend before starting this project is to make sure that your connections at the headlights are tight. You can test this by simply putting a piece of foil in the connector or by bending the prongs slightly. Also check to see if yo...
How To: Replace Ball Joint on Grand Prix
Video: . This is how I replaced the warn ball joints on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. This should be similar for Buick Regals from 1997-2003, Grand Prix from 1997-2008, and Chevy Monte Carlos from 2000-2007.
How To: Replace Headlight Bulb on Grand Prix
How to replace a headlight bulb on a 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and many other GM Vehicles which have a 9007 single bulb for high and low beams.
How To: Install Strut Tower Brace Grand Prix Monte Carlo Impala
How to install a GM front strut tower brace to a W Body car like a Grand Prix, Regal, Impala, or Monte Carlo. This brace will firm up the front end of the car (or rear if you install one there) and create less body roll in the corners.
How To: Replace End Links on Monte Carlo
This is how I upgraded my 2002 Monte Carlo End Link and Sway Bar Bushing to Polyurethane ones from MOOG. My factory hollow sway bar broke and it was replaced with a 33mm solid one from Dorman.
How To: replace Outer Tie rods on a Grand Prix
Video: . This is how is replaced the outer tie rods on a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Most late model GM vehicles will be similar to this Grand Prix. 97-03 Grand Prix, 04-08 Grand Prix, 00-05 Monte Carlo and Impala, 97-03 Regal
How To: Determine the Value of a Used Car
Everyone hates to feel like they've been taken advantage of, especially when buying a used vehicle. The thought comes across every car buyer's mind... "Did I just get taken by that smooth-talking salesman?" When it comes to cars, how do you know if you're really getting a good deal, or if you're being offered a fair price for your car? After all, cars are most peoples second largest investment, so we need to make this decision wisely.
How To: Change Front Shocks on 4WD 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Hey all, this is a video tutorial on changing shocks on a 4WD 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche, without even having to jack the truck up, or remove the tire!
How To: Stop Running Over Plastic Bags! And More Small Tips for Keeping Your Car Running Smoothly
Approximately 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year. That’s more than 1,200 bags per U.S. resident and more than 54 times the number of people who live on the planet. That's why here in Santa Monica, thanks to a city-wide plastic bag ban, you won't find a plastic bag at any of the major retail stores.
How To: Replace the Manual Window Regulator on Your 93-99 Volkswagen Jetta
In this video we will show you how to replace the manual window regulator in your 93-99 Volkswagen Jetta.
How To: Start a Car After a Very, Very Long Time in Storage
My grandfather's brother won this car in a lottery during 1957. He had no driver's license, but his brothers used to give him a lift in it. From 1975 to 1996, the car was parked in my grandfather's brother's garage. My grandfather moved the car on a trailer in 1996 to his garage a few miles away, but it's been standing still there until this year when I rolled it out and started it up. This was the first time someone turned it on in 38 years!
How To: Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter on 1966 Mustang
You jump in your car and notice that is feels like it is slipping out of gear or shifting in and out of neutral. What could the problem be? One problem may be that the transmission fluid and filter need to be changed.
How To: Replace the Inside Door Handle Volkswagen of Your 93-98 Jetta or Golf
In this video we will show you how to replace the inside door handle on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. This process is also the same on your VW Golf.
How To: Replace the Outer Taillights and Bulbs in Your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta
In this auto repair video we will show you how to replace the taillights on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta.
How To: Adjust Valve Clearance on a Car
Video: . Valve Clearance Adjustment Tutorial Toyota Hilux, Surf 22re.
How To: Replace Inner Taillights and Bulbs on Your 93-98 Volkswagen VW Jetta
In this video we will show you how to replace the taillights on your 93-98 Volkswagon Jetta.
How To: Replace the Front Door Panel in a 93-98 Volkswagen VW Jetta or Golf
In this video we will show you how to replace the front door panel on your 93-98 Volkswagon Jetta. This process is also the same on the Volkswagon Golf.
How To: Check Tire Pressure and Improve Fuel Milage
Tire pressure is often overlooked, but can decrease your fuel mileage if you tires are not properly inflated. Have you ever peddled a bike with low tires. If you have, then you know it was much harder than when the tires are aired up. A car is no different. Low tires requires the engine to work much harder as well.
How To: Replace the Engine Air Filter on a 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L
In this video we will show you how to replace the old air filter in your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta.