Hot Auto Maintenance & Repairs How-Tos
How To: Replace the fog lights on a 2000-2005 Chevy Impala
Visibility is an import part of safe driving. Make sure your car is prepared to handle even the thickest fog by replacing your fog light. Fog light bulbs burn out, the casings can be damaged, but don't let it slow you down. Repair it yourself!
How To: Repair a side marker light on a 98-08 Ford Crown Victoria
A light repair is simple, don't take your car to a mechanic when you can do the repair yourself. This video will show you how to replace the bulb, or if necessary, the entire side marker light on a 1998-08 Ford Crown Victoria.
How To: Replace the engine air filter on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
A clean air filter will keep your car running smoothly and efficiently. Replace the air filter yourself after watching this helpful video. Follow the simple instructions and you'll have taken the first step to becoming a master home mechanic. Don't be intimidated by auto repair!
How To: Remove the rear door panel from a 2000-05 Chevy Impala
You may need to remove the rear door panel on your car in order to attempt other repairs. Learn how to take a door panel off and put it back on by watching this how-to video. Take the first step towards maintaining your car all by yourself.
How To: Replace the headlights on a 1998-2004 Dodge intrepid
You need working headlights to drive safely. If the bulb in your healdlights have burnt out, or dimmed, or the headlights have been damaged then you have to replace them. You can do so safely at home and save yourself a lot of money.
How To: Fix a flat tire on a car or truck
Every driver should be able to repair a flat tire. Flats can come at any time, but you don't want to let one ruin your trip. Take charge of the situation by patching your own tire when you have a nail or some other puncture.
How To: Replace the side rear view mirror in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
The side rear view mirrors are one of the most important safety features on a car, allowing the driver to remain aware of his or her surroundings. If your side rear view window is damaged, you need to replace it. Learn how to do it yourself by watching this video.
How To: Replace the radiator cooling fan in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Get under the hood and get your hands dirty with some home auto repair. This video will explain how you can remove and replace the radiator cooling fan in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. Once you've watched this do it yourself auto repair video you'll be ready to roll up your sleeves.
How To: Replace the master power window switch in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
If you've lost control of your car's windows, don't just sit there. Watch this video and learn how to replace the master power window switch on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. This video will teach you how to remove the door panel to access the master power window switch and replace it.
How To: How to install carpet in a 2000-05 Chevy Impala
Who wouldn't want a car as comfortable as a living room? You can install carpet in your car by following the instructions in these videos, which demonstrates how carpet is installed in a 2000-05 Chevy Impala. Don't take your car to the mechanic, do it yourself!
How To: Replace the rear window regulator on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
No one likes being trapped in the back seat of a car with a window that won't roll down. And no one likes to leave their car parked without the windows rolled up. If your rear windows are stuck, follow the instructions in this video and repair the rear window regulator on your 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.
How To: Replace the rear brakes on a Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 2500HD 00-07
Brake repair bills from a mechanic can be unmanageable, so learn how to do this auto repair yourself by watching this video. Using a 2000-07 Chevy Silverado as the example, this video demonstrates how to remove and replace a truck's rear brakes.
How To: Replace the radiator overflow bottle on a Dodge Intrepid
Many people are intimidated by auto repair, but this video will show you how to replace the radiator overflow bottle on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. If the coolant tank in your car need replacing you can follow the simple steps shown in this video and do the repair yourself.
How To: Replace the alternator and power steering belt on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Do you need to replace your alternator and power steering belt, but don't want to pay outrageous labor charges at a mechanic? Watch this video to learn how to remove and replace the belt that drives both the alternator and the power steering on a Dodge Intrepid 2.7L 98-04.
How To: Replace the rear door panel on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
If you are looking to get into DIY auto repair, this video is a great place to start. Learning to remove and reinstall a rear door panel will allow you to pursue a variety of auto repair projects. This video shows you how to get started on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.
How To: Replace the ignition coil on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
A car's engine is a very complex and sophisticated system, but that doesn't mean you can't maintain and repair your car yourself. If an ignition coil in your car needs to be replaced, watch this video that shows how to remove and replace an ignition coil on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.
How To: Replace the tailgate support cables on a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram truck
If your tailgate won't stay up you may need to replace the tailgate support cables. This video shows how to replace the tailgate support cables for any 2002-2008 Dodge Ram Truck. Replacing the support cables is a very simple procedure.
How To: Replace engine air filter in a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram truck
An important part of routine auto maintenance is replacing your engine's air filter. This video shows how to remove the old air filter and install a new one on a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram truck. A clean air filter improves your truck's fuel efficiency.
How To: Replace the rear wheel bearing hub in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Time for some serious auto repair. This video will show you how to remove the wheel bearing hub for the rear wheel of a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid, and install a new wheel bearing hub on the rear wheel. You will remove the wheel and brakes to get to the wheel bearing hub.
How To: Replace the front power window regulator on 2002-2008 Dodge Ram
If the windows on your truck are stuck, you may need to replace the window regulator on your 2002-08 Dodge Ram. This video will show you how to remove and install a window regulator for the front power windows on any 02-08 Dodge Ram truck.
How To: Replace the blower fan motor in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Are you sweating without AC on hot days? Freezing without a heater when it's cold out? Time to replace the blower fan motor in your 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. Removing the old broken blower fan motor and installing a new one will bring your AC and heating systems back to life.
How To: Replace ignition key lock cylinder on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
In the event of a damaged ignition key lock cylinder, the ignition key lock cylinder needs to be replaced. This can be done by following the instructions shown in this video, which demonstrates the ignition key lock cylinder replacement on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.
How To: Repair rear disc brakes on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Keep your brakes in top condition by replacing the discs and shoes before they wear down. You can do this auto repair yourself by following the instructions in this video, which demonstartes the procedure on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.
How To: Remove and install the front door panel on a 2002-08 Dodge Ram
Replace your front door panel yourself following these step by step instructions. You will learn how to remove and install a front door panel on any 2002-08 Dodge Ram truck. This simple procedure is the first step to a number of other repairs.
How To: Install a side rear-view mirror on a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram
This video will show you how to install a replacement side rear-view mirror on a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram truck. For this auto repair, you will use a T40 Torx driver, a Phillips screwdriver, a flat blade screwdriver and a 10mm wrench. This video also contains instructions for the electrical hook-ups to control the mirror.
How To: Install a front wheel bearing hub on a 1993-2004 Dodge Intrepid
This is a step-by-step guide to removing and installing the front wheel bearing hub on a 1993-2004 Dodge Intrepid. The tools you will need are a jack and jack stands, wrenches, sockets, ratchets, a screwdriver, a hammer, a C-clamp, a torque wrench, and a breaker bar.
How To: Do a non-ABS front brake job on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
This video provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions for replacing the front brakes on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid with no ABS. Replacing the front brakes will involve removing and reinstalling the brake discs, pads, shoes and calipers. This routine maintenance will keep your Dodge Intrepid safe on the road.
How To: Replace a 2009 Ford Focus brake, backup, or tail light bulb
This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn signal lights). It is very simple and does not necessarily require any tools at all, though a pair of pliers comes in hand. Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to...
How To: Fix a brake light on a Ford Focus 2003
Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to get it. Follow the steps and see how to take that burned out bulb out of the car and replace it with a new, working one. This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn si...
How To: Replace the shift motor in a '97-'01 Ford Expedition
Why pay a mechanic when you can quickly learn how to do it yourself? This process is quite easy. You can also use this video to learn how to do the same thing for a '97-'01 Lincoln Navigator, as well.
How To: Install a wiper washer pump in a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana
If the washer pump for your front windshield wipers has gone out, you don't need to take it to an expensive mechanic. You don't even need tools to fix it - you can do this entirely by hand! This tutorial will work on a Chevy Venture, Pontiac Montana or similar model of automobile.
How To: Replace the rear window washer pump for a '97-'05 Chevy Venture
This tutorial will also work on Pontiac Montanas, as well. If the rear window washer pump for your car has gone out of whack, here is how you can replace it with a new one. Its surprisngly easy, and will save you quite a bit at the mechanic!
How To: Use Seal Mate to fix leaking fork seals on your motorcycle
A mechanic will charge you around $300 to fix a leaking fork seal (largely by removing and replacing the seal). But many seals don't actually need to be replaced! You can use Seal Mate, a five dollar product, to easily and quickly fix a leaking fork seal.
How To: Fix a broken gauge cluster on a 1997 - 2004 Buick Regal
If you are the proud owner of a 1997.5 - 2004 Buick Regal, chances are that at least one of your dash lights has gone out by now. Worry no longer, as this is an easy and cheap problem to fix. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on fixing your gauge cluster, including the mileage light and driver info center.
How To: Remove and repair the instrument panel cluster on a GM car
GM cars might be the flagship of American industrial production, but they are not very reliable for the most part. If something is wrong with one of the gages or instruments in your instrument panel cluster, you have to remove the panel and fix it. This two-part video will show you how to do that on most GM vehicles.
How To: Replace rear disc brakes on any vehicle
Generally your front brakes provide 80% of your stopping power, so they tend to wear away more easily than your back brakes. But that doesn't mean your rear brakes don't suffer wear and tear as well.
How To: Replace the power window regulator for a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana
You're shown how to replace the driver's side regulator, but the procedure is the same on the passenger's side as well. You will need: a 10 mm socket and ratchet, a flat blade screwdriver and a pair of large pliers.
How To: Replace the ignition coil in a Chevy Venture or Montana
Every van is put together in a different way, so make sure that the car you want to fix is either a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana. You will need a quarter inch ratchet, a two inch extension for the ratchet and a 732 socket.
How To: Replace the valve cover gaskets on a Dodge Caravan
You don't have to pay a mechanic half a fortune when it's so easy to do yourself. This video can be a tutorial for changing the valve cover gasket on nearly any model of truck or van, but is specifically aimed at those who drive a Dodge Caravan. You'll have to get at the back of the engine block, but that's not too difficult - all you have to do is move a few wires and parts out of the way, then move them back when you're done.
How To: Change the brake lights and tail lights on a Honda Accord
You don't have to pay an expensive mechanic for something that you can do yourself! An experienced auto mechanic shows you the way to replace the brake lights and tail lights on a Honda Accord. You will need a flat head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm wrench (or socket and ratchet) and an 8mm socket and ratchet. The most challenging part of the whole tutorial is taking the rear bumper off - everything else is smooth sailing from there!