(MoneyWatch) With drivers keeping their cars longer, more people are considering do-it-yourself auto repairs and maintenance to save money. A survey by the web site AutoMD, which gives auto repair ...

Experience and proven instruction count when doing a DIY car repair. Whether you pursue do-it-yourself car or truck repair to save money, to relax, or to bond with a friend or family member, the ...

Car repairs can drain your pocketbook fast, but you can do a wide range of repairs yourself, regardless of your technical skill. We're not just talking oil changes; provided you can hold a wrench, you ...

Rust is a serious concern for a car, and can in some instances result in major damage to the car's frame. But is it possible ...

CARSON, Calif. (April 30, 2013) — The economic outlook may be easing a bit, but that has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs by do-it-yourselfers (DIYers), according to the "2013 DIY ...

The do-it-yourself auto parts segment has picked up steam in the coronavirus pandemic, as customers keep their used cars and trucks longer, more households are watching their budgets, and people have ...

Dutch students have built a modular electric vehicle that challenges an industry built on complexity and costly repairs. Modern EVs use proprietary designs, making owner repairs difficult and costly.

Put these six tools in your garage and you can safely and efficiently take on most DIY automotive repairs. Working on your own car can be fulfilling and satisfying if you have the right equipment. If ...

Whether to try to save some money, or to avoid taking the car into the shop, or from a need to instill some sense of self reliance, car owners will often try to take on a repair they really shouldn’t ...