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 ...

Many equipment dealerships offer annual inspections of tractors, combines, planters and other big-ticket machinery. For a flat fee, a dealership mechanic checks all aspects of the machine, then gives ...

A dollar simply doesn't go as far as it used to go. There are plenty of ways to respond to that as a car owner. You can drive less to save fuel, you can trade your new car in for something pre-owned, ...

Haynes Automotive Manuals are the gold standard of DIY car-repair books. The publisher offers how-to volumes for dozens of consumer cars, serving at-home mechanics with the knowledge and step-by-step ...

One of best ways to save some cash as a car owner is to do as much of your own work as possible. Some of us crazy weirdos even think it's fun to wrench on our cars. But sometimes us driveway mechanics ...

Doing your own vehicle repairs and maintenance at home can be quite rewarding, and is a great way to learn about your car or truck while saving a few bucks in the process. However, for anyone out ...

Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

Fixing up your own car can be incredibly satisfying, and it's much easier on the wallet than heading to a repair shop. Many DIY mechanics turn to hands-on repairs not just for the joy of it, but to ...

Price increases from import duties and tariffs on car parts are causing DIY auto mechanics to delay some projects, according to the heads of O’Reilly Auto Parts (NASDAQ:ORLY) and AutoZone (NYSE:AZO). ...

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