REPAIR SAFETY TIPS

Please read carefully. These are rules i collected from different autoparts expert. You can get  injured while working on cars. Please be careful. If you choose to work on your own or anybody else's car please follow all of the safety rules below.. If something seems unsafe, don't do it.There are dangers present when working on any part of the automobile and I can't possibly cover everything, although I will certainly try to cover as many as I can. In any case, I can't be held responsible for anything that may happen to you because of what you may read here..
                                                         It is a good idea to wear safety goggles or safety glasses all the time when you work on your car. Long sleeves will give you a measure of protection. Wear the most comfortable clothes you have. Long hair? put it under a hat, or wear a hair net to keep it out of the moving parts. I read an article on the web that  a guy in Kansas had his scalp ripped off by a rotating driveshaft while he was working under his car. Some parts of the car get very hot, and stay hot for quite a while after the engine is shut off. I have seen cars with parts of the exhaust system glowing red hot after the car has been run only a short distance. Don't touch the hot parts. Let things cool off before you work on them. Wear gloves if necessary,some of the parts of the car are as sharp as a razor!  A cup of gasoline has the same potential explosive force as a stick of dynamite! It also can cause burns to your eyes or skin. Don't screw around with it if you are at all clumsy, stupid, stoned, drunk, or unlucky. If you spill some, clean it up at once. Dispose of rags in a closed metal container. If you are working on a car with a pressurized fuel system, relieve the pressure before you loosen any hoses. Work in a well ventilated place. Breathing gasoline fumes will make you stupid, and dead.
That pretty green stuff in your cooling system of the RADIATOR is poisonous. It can kill your kids, your pets, and you! It tastes sweet and looks pretty and green, so kids and pets will drink it if you leave it out. It also gets very hot when the engine is running and the system builds up enough pressure to spray scalding hot coolant everywhere when you open the radiator cap. The normal pressure for a cooling system is about 14-17 psi, and the normal operating temperature is near the boiling temperature of water. If the engine has been running, be very careful when you open the cap. Cover it with a rag and open it slowly to the first detent to give it a chance to relieve the pressure before you remove it the rest of the way. It is also a good idea to turn your face away, just in case... Best: don't open the radiator cap until the engine has cooled off completely. Don't get under the car. Block the wheels. Work on level ground. Make sure that the park brake is set securely. If your car has an automatic transmission, make sure it is in PARK. If it has a manual transmission, make sure it's in NEUTRAL and BLOCK THE WHEELS, in front and in back of the tire. Tires can explode, don't put too much air in them. Wheels can have sharp edges and rusty spots. Sometimes the steel wires from the belts in the tire will come out of the rubber, stabbing you when you run your hand over it. Back injuries are common because of poor lifting techniques, lift with your legs, not your back..

Thanks for reading this important page. Again SAFETY FIRST!

Basic Tools for Car Repair

There are different a tools for different kinds of repairs, but you don't need every tool under the sun to take care of your car.


You can do 75% of the repairs your car will need with about 10% of the tools out there. Knowing which tool you'll need for a task, what it does, and where to buy it can save you a lot of time and money during maintenance and repairs. Here are the most common and badly needed tools.

car jack

CAR JACK  
A car jack, also known as a floor jack or a garage jack, is a device that is used to lift your car up. Most jacks use a lever or a key to lift the car up. A car jack is most commonly used to change a flat tire. The jack pushes the car up and holds it steady while you change the tire. Similarly, car ramps allows you to raise your car up, making tire changes and undercarriage work easier. Nowadays we have different types, hydraulic car jack, electric car jack and exhaust air jack.

tire wrench

Tire Wrench 

A tire wrench allows you to remove the nuts that hold the tire to the car. The tire wrench that you use needs to fit the wheel's hexagonal nuts. 

With new cars, a jack and wrench that matches your car's needs will be included in the car. If you are buying a tire wrench for a car that lacks one, measure the nut before you purchase. For most newer cars and nearly all imports, the measurement will be in metric units rather than English units.

Ratchet and Socket Set

Ratchet and Socket Set

Choose a basic ratchet set that has both English and metric sizes. 

A ratchet is used to quickly turn nuts and bolts without needing to remove the tool from the nut. You can set a ratchet so that it unscrews a bolt or screws one in. Common ratchet sizes include 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch. While standard sockets will work for most repair jobs, use spark plug sockets when working with spark plugs to ensure that the plug will not crack or shatter.

Pliers 

-are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly, for cutting, bending, or physical compression.

Pliers can turn, grab, bend or cut, and there are several types that are all suited to their own purposes. Locking pliers can be closed on a bolt or a flat piece of metal and then locked into place; they are handy when a bolt is stripped and cannot be turned by a wrench. Groove joint pliers are widely adjustable, and can be used to hold cylinders, while needle nose pliers have pointed tips that can be used to work in tight areas.

Just a Reminder:

• If you're not sure how to perform a car repair it is much better to take the car to a mechanic or consult another individual who is comfortable with that particular car repair and the tools that are needed to perform it. Some repairs are much more complex than others; some car repair tools should only be used for certain things, and there are many ways to cause damage to a car if a person is not clear on what he or she is doing. Having car repair tools can be very helpful, but without the knowledge of how to use them correctly and safely, the car should be taken to a qualified mechanic, as this could potentially save a lot of time and money in the end.

source:wikipedia.com

OVERVIEW - AUTO REPAIR made simple!

One does not have to be a mechanic or a car enthusiast to handle and repair a car, but every guy who owns a car should know small bits of car repairing so that he would be able to handle small repairs himself. This site will help you with the repairs you need.However, alternatively you can hire auto repair service, car auto repair services and some are even just a call away. 

There are a lot of auto mechanic assistance online operating 24/7 
providing repair assistance but we need not to rely to this options because some repairs can be done as easy as ABC. This blog was created to also help and provide assistance for car/ automotive repairs and how to/s. I will also discuss and put some sites where we can get car parts at a very reasonable price.So in a matter of seconds, you may have a listing of locations where you will discover the auto part that you're looking for. There are auto body shop and even websites that sells rebuilt or used parts at a very affordable price.These used auto parts search providers have fresh and up to date databases so you are positive to the most recent, most accurate results for the used part that you need, all you have to do is search the web.


Auto parts need good care and handling and all of us driving cars or trucks should have basic knowledge of all the auto parts, so at times we should know what to do if the car brakes down. In this blog also, you will find articles and links such as auto parts articles, automotive parts, auto parts and accessories, used auto parts, repairs and how to locate a mechanic near you place These articles, sites links will give you better understanding of the all the auto/car parts.