Thursday, 26 July 2012

Repairs and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

By Giovanni Fawumi, Ekocity Mecanic Guide

There are lots of auto repair and auto maintenance tasks that you can do yourself with little experience and simple tools. Troubleshooting will lead you to a repair that you can do yourself to save money and time. This list of DIY repairs and important maintenance tips will really help to keep your car in top shape, avoiding costly repairs later.

Regular Maintenance

There's nothing more important than regular maintenance to keep your car out of the repair shop. It may seem like a waste of time to constantly perform maintenance tasks on your car, but the money you save by keeping your car's systems operating well is worth the effort. Regular maintenance is more than changing oil, and there are different maintenance tasks for different seasons. Be sure you're up to speed and up to date.

Easy Fixes

If you're a beginner at auto repair, these are some easy tasks to start out with. All of these repairs come up from time to time, and if you can do it yourself, you'll save time and money, and gain experience in auto repair. Next time, you'll be ready to tackle serious repairs.

Electrical Repairs

Electrical repairs make up a large percentage of automotive fixes. Much of your car is electric or electronic. Knowing how to make some of these electrical repairs on your own can be very helpful. Not only will you be able to fix electrical problems, you'll be able to troubleshoot other issues that are related to your electrical system in some way.

Advanced Repairs

These automotive repairs are for DIY mechanics who are comfortable working on their cars and have enough experience and tools to tackle advanced repair jobs. If you haven't completed some easy stuff yet, you should brush up to be sure you are up to these tasks.