If you’re a handy person, then why bother spending hundreds of dollars on basic car repairs? This is especially true when it comes to things like fixing a tire or changing your oil. Luckily, you can do a lot of it at home with tools from your local hardware store. We’ll show you how to learn to DIY your car repair.
Start by getting the tools you’ll need. The best place to start is a socket set, as these will be used for a large number of different repairs on your car. You’ll also need auto fluids, waxes, and cleaning supplies to make your vehicle sparkle when you’re done.
You can learn to fix your car by watching how-to videos online. There are plenty of videos available—look for ones from trusted brands or with high ratings to find the most accurate information.
You can also learn how to fix your car from the manual. Find the manual for your specific vehicle online, and there will be instructions on how to diagnose problems and repair them easily. Make sure you’ve got the manual for your car model and year—using the wrong manual can lead to you accidentally making a problem worse.
If you come across a problem you can’t diagnose or are unsure of the solution, then you might want to consider talking to a mechanic about how to fix it. Learn from this issue, and you’ll be able to solve the problem next time it comes up.
When you reach a problem or failure in your vehicle that you don’t know how to fix, don’t be shy about asking for help. When you buy your tools from Aubin Hardware, we can also help you figure out how to use them and how to solve any issue.
Stop by Aubin Hardware today and get started on being your own mechanic. We’ve got the tools and expertise to help you along the way!