How to Paint a Plastic Bumper with Spray Cans

If you ordered a new bumper or have one that needs to be painted, you can save a lot of money by painting it yourself. With the right location and materials, you can complete this job in 2 days. Find out how to paint a plastic bumper with spray cans yourself following the steps in this article and video. You’ll mainly need primer, spray cans of paint to match the color of the car, clear coat, painter’s tape, cloth and soapy water, and a warm and well-ventilated location.

Read More

Scraping Noise When Driving? How to Fix the Splash Shield Under Your Car

If your car is making a scraping noise when driving, it could be the engine splash shield dragging on the road and it’s going to need fixing. You might have to replace whole the part or you might be able to fix it with a few DIY repairs. This guide and video covers how to inspect and tell if the the plastic splash shield under your car is repairable, and how to fix it yourself with a drill and wire ties.

Read More

Loose Gear Shifter? Maybe It’s Time for a Shifter Cable Replacement

A gear shifter that moves freely, doesn’t change the gears, and has little to no tension when moved means it’s loose and needs to be inspected. If you have a loose gear shifter, you might need a shifter cable replacement. This guide and video goes over what to inspect if your gear shifter is loose and how to replace a shifter cable yourself.

Read More

Squealing Serpentine Belt? Try This Quick Fix

If you hear a squeaking noise when the engine is running, you might not have to replace the serpentine belt or a pulley. This guide and video shows a few tips you can try to fix a squealing serpentine belt before replacing it.

Read More

How to Fix Scratches on Your Car

When you find a scratch on your car, it doesn’t always mean it needs to be repainted. Sometimes scratches can be removed with wax, a scratch remover, or sandpaper, polish, and a car buffer. This article and video covers how to fix scratches on a car and buff them out if they’re not too deep.

Video: How to Buff and Fix Scratches on Your Car

Read More

Stripped Oil Drain Plug? How to Fix and Remove a Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug

If you overtighten the oil pan drain plug, it can strip the bolt and make it difficult to remove. In some cases you may have to replace the oil pan and drain plug. This article and video reviews what happens when you overtighten an oil pan drain plug bolt and how to remove and fix a rounded or stripped oil drain plug.

Read More

Water Leaks in Your Car When It Rains? How to Find and Fix Water Leaks

There are a few common places rain water can leak in your car, like the sunroof, window, and floor. If you notice water leaks in your car when it rains, this article and video reviews how to find and fix them, and what can happen if you don’t.

Read More