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It can become difficult for you if you don’t know the basics of auto repairs. Since mechanics have their own lingo and tools at their disposal, this scares of people. Anything which is alien or of which you don’t know the use, you are bound to feel a little intimidated by it.

The good news is that these basics can be learned. And whether it be routine or emergency maintenance work these basics can come in quite handy.

Auto Repair Essentials

Mostly mechanics employs tools that make your car up and running again. But if you were to own them you can learn those essentials. These tools are and are beginner’s tools really, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and a pair of channel locks.

Also, you should have a jack, penetrating oil and some safety gear and you are all set to take care of the repairs yourself. Initially you’ll have to trips to a parts store but with a handful of repairs you will have your garage full.

You can also seek to acquire a decent car manual. If the manual is tailored to your model of the car, that’s even better. This way you will learn about every nook and cranny of the car such as some of the special functions or techniques that you ought to adopt to get that maximum out of your car.

Cars are more or less the same, however different models and makes tend to work differently. So while manual full of generic tips might do but a specific manual will enable you to perform repairs in an informed fashion.

If you are on a budget, purchase Japanese used cars auction online parts. There is a risk though. What if the part is not in sync with your car? If that is the case then this may cause you to spend more money than you initially did and was planning to avoid in the first place.

In an Emergency

So what if it’s an emergency and you have to say replace a blown out tire? Or you insert key into ignition but your car wouldn’t start? Therefore, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with how to jump start a dead battery because asking for a towing service, will again cost you money.

If there is no option but to call a tow truck, try calling someone from your friends or family to help you in that scenario. Learning how to tie tow straps can also come in handy as you can prevent your car from being damaged and keep others safe too in the process.

Diagnosing Common Problems

If there is some fluid leakage, you can identify what’s leaking by looking at its color. Green or pink it’s the coolant, yellow means power steering fluid and transmission fluid is red in color. Simply take a paper towel and place it over the leak.

If the smoke is of white, blue or black color then your exhaust need repairs. It could be a problem with either engine valves or head gasket and similar common problems can be diagnosed with interest, practice and time instead of visiting the mechanic. Other DIY repairs may include changing headlight bulb and the likes thereof which you should know of.