Rear Drum Brakes Adjustment: How to Clean and Adjust Rear Drum Brakes

How to clean and adjust the drum brakes

If your vehicle has drum brakes and you have a soft brake pedal, it might be time for a drum brakes adjustment. The drum brakes can be adjusted with a few simple tools. This post and video explains how to adjust the drum brakes yourself as well as clean them.

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How to Fix Paint Chips on a Car, Truck, or SUV

Road debris, rocks, and small objects can chip the paint on vehicles and can sometimes create an unpleasant appearance and also rust the vehicle, which can spread over time. A touch-up pen is great for fixing paint chips because they don’t need to be buffed out like a scratch in the clear coat. This post explains how to fix paint chips on a car, truck, or SUV with a touch-up paint pen and paint brush.

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Top 5 Chevy Colorado Problems: 1st Generation (2004 to 2012)

The Chevy Colorado and its sister the GMC Canyon are GM’s compact pickup truck offerings. This post reviews the top 1st generation 2004 to 2012 Chevy Colorado problems owners have experienced.

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How to Fix One Windshield Wiper Not Working

Got a car or truck with one windshield wiper not working? Maybe snow or ice is on the windshield and one wiper isn’t moving. This post explains why this happens and how to fix it yourself.

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Top 5 Chevy Trailblazer Problems: 1st Generation (2002 to 2009)

Top 5 1st gen Chevy Trailblazer Problems

Here are the top 5 first-generation Chevy Trailblazer problems that we have come across in the model years 2002 to 2009. We highlight the most common failures and issues that most owners experience and offer important tips on how to fix them. If you own a Trailblazer or know someone that does, this article will help you know what to expect. 

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Video: Top 5 Chevy Trailblazer Problems

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DIY Alignment: How to Do a Wheel Alignment at Home

How to Do a Wheel Alignment Yourself with String

Looking to do your own wheel alignment? This article reviews the basics of DIY alignment and two methods for checking the wheel alignment—one with string and another with a tape measure. Read on to find out how to do a wheel alignment at home by yourself.

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Top 5 BMW 3 Series Problems: 5th Generation (2005 to 2011)

The 5th Gen BMW 3 Series contains models like the 330i. While there is nothing specifically wrong with this generation of 3 series, all cars have their common problems. This post reviews the top 5 BMW 3 Series problems, years 2005 to 2011.

Video: Top 5 Problems BMW 330i

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