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All Experts
Auto repair directory.
http://www.allexperts.com/cars/repairs.shtml |
All Data
Automotive repair information - recalls and technical service bulletins. Titles are free. (Can also go to NHTSA)
http://www.alldata.com |
All Pro Bumper to Bumper
An international network of over 3,000 automotive service and parts centers.
http://www.allprobumpertobumper.com |
Ask The Mechanic
Free automobile maintenance advice from Mark Miller, Certified Automotive Technician.
http://www.askthemechanic.net/ |
Ask us Automotive and Diesel
Automotive and Diesel repair and trouble shooting at your finger tips. Reasonable rates per question.
http://askusautomotive.twoffice.com |
Aspire
Automotive Support Programs for Inspection, Repair and Emissions (ASPIRE) provides the highest quality technical, educational and support products to the automotive industry.
http://www.aspireinc.com/ |
Auto Repair Maintenance and Repair Tips
Wide variety of information regarding getting a vehicle fixed or keeping it from breaking down.
http://www.askanexpert.net/howto.html |
Auto Tune Car Clinics
Courses and clinics for emission testing.
http://www.auto-tune.com |
Automobile Maintenance and Repair Tutorial
Designed to assist the do-it-yourselfer with performing automobile repairs and getting extended vehicle service life through preventive maintenance.
http://www.citiesannex.com/car_repair.htm |
Automobile Troubleshooting
This site provides basic automobile troubleshooting and diagnostics.
http://www.diadex.com/expert/auto/index.html |
Automotive 101
Learn in detail about all of the major systems on motor vehicles.
http://www.autoshop-online.com/auto101.html |
Automotive ECU failure symptoms
Lists common automotive ECU failure symptoms and diagnostic checklists.
http://www.carelect.demon.co.uk/ |
Automotive Learning On-line
Interactive and educational view of the automobile.
http://www.innerauto.com/innerauto/ |
Automotive Repower Council
Explains the benefits of buying a rebuilt engine instead of a used engine or a new car. Includes a list of member shops offering rebuilt engines.
http://www.repower.org |
Automotive Torque Specifications
Provides torque specs and diagrams for vehicles sold in the US.
http://www.torquespecs.com/ |
Autoshop Online
The United States' largest independent car and truck repair helpline. Through Autoshop Online you gain direct access to experts and information for solving automotive problems.
http://www.autoshop-online.com/ |
AutoTips
Various tips for car care and maintenance. Common repair items, what's under the hood, links to other automotive sites, and automotive engineering links.
http://www.inct.net/~autotips/ |
Beyond the Basics: An Automotive Encyclopedia
Describes and explains 21 major automotive systems, and each system is broken into several subtopics.
http://www.autosite.com/garage/encyclop/tocdoc.asp |
BrakeInfo
Uses layman's terms to describe today's disc brake systems, how they work, how best to repair them, and how to find a service center.
http://www.brakeinfo.com/ |
Car Battery FAQ
This FAQ assumes a six cell, 12 volt negatively grounded system found in most cars, light trucks and vans. Battery maintenance, myths, electrical testing, jump starting, failure and replacement are all discussed.
http://nyquist.ee.ualberta.ca/~schmaus/batfaq.html |
Car Care Corner
Vehicle maintenance and repair tips. Includes a library of past updates.
http://www.carcarecouncil.org/corner.htm |
Car Talk
Hilarious (and occasionally accurate) car advice from Click & Clack the Tappit Brothers (a.k.a. Tom and Ray Magliozzi).
http://cartalk.cars.com/ |
Carcrisis.com
Answers to posted questions and links to helpful auto resources.
http://www.carcrisis.com/ |
Carl's Car Care Questions
Car care questions answered for free, links to well over 200 other automotive web sites.
http://www.mindspring.com/~ecyost/carcare.html |
Choosing the Right Repair Shop
No matter what you drive, when you go in for repairs or service, you want the job done right. The following advice should take much of the guesswork out of finding a good repair establishment.
http://www.howtoadvice.com/ChoosingMechanics/ |
Diesel Doctor
Offers searchable database of diesel mechanics.
http://www.dieseldoctor.com |
Diesel Trivia
Check your diesel IQ with these questions.
http://www.dieselpage.com/trivia.htm |
Economechanix
A long-operating mechanic shop in Gainesville, Florida shares advice which, if taken, could save money and aggravation for many drivers.
http://www.econofix.com/ |
Engine Maintenance
Illustrated guide on engine maintenance for those who are not knowledgeable on cars engines.
http://www.geocities.com/v_samarin/simple.html |
Engine Technologies Inc.
Online auto repair and engine troubleshooting service
http://www.enginetechnologiesinc.com |
Fred's Garage
This site helps the average person deal with common automotive repair problems and issues like purchasing a new or used car, maintaining it, finding a repair shop and dealing with your mechanic.
http://www.fredsgarage.com/ |
Handy Randy Car Repair Discussion
In conjunction with the Handy Randy TV Series, this site offers a general car repair discussion area.
http://handyrandy.hypermart.net |
Heavy Truck Repair
An ASE Master Technician Gets you the free help and answers that you need now!
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Show/3753/ |
HerAuto.com
Automotive information resource for the female car owner and driver.
http://www.herauto.com/ |
How Stuff Works: Anti Lock Brakes
Illustrated tutorial explains anti-lock brakes and all the various parts of the automobile brake system.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/anti-lock-brake.htm |
How To Check An Engine
Free illustrated advice on how to check engine's condition.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1708/engine.html |
How to Find Your Way Under the Hood and Around the Car
Whether or not you pump your own gas, your car probably receives less attention than it should. Regular maintenance checks and simple service can greatly reduce the cost of car ownership.
http://www.motorist.org/e1.htm |
How To Maintain A Car
Easy to follow, illustrated guide how to maintain a car, and how to prolong it's life.
http://www.geocities.com/samarin_vl/ |
How to Maintain Your Car
Illustrated advice on how to maintain your car, how to prolong its life, and how to save money on the repair. Personal site by a mechanic.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Series/2248/ |
iATN - International Automotive Technicians' Network
Professional automotive technicians from all over the world networking together to exchange technical knowledge and information with fellow members. This is currently the worlds largest network of professional automotive technicians.
http://www.iatn.net |
iCARumba
Repair info for autos, cars and trucks. Links to garage shop facilities to make appointments.
http://www.icarumba.com |
Jim's Performance Automotive
Tips on tuning and maintaining vehicles, some very technically detailed, a suggested servicing schedule, advice on extended service plans and auto related links.
http://www.hotrodder.com/kwkride/ |
Jonko Online Auto Repair
Provides tips, tricks, and tutorials to help you keep your auto in top shape.
http://www.jonko.com/ |
Marty Strattons Automotive Information
Ask questions of and get straight answers from an ASE-certified master mechanic.
http://sites.netscape.net/mstratto/ |
MechanicYak.com
Submit auto mechanic ratings and comments.
http://www.mechanicyak.com/ |
MisterFixit's Autorepair
A useful reference for information on repairing the family buggy. It contains humorous anecdotal stories about mysterious problems with all types of automotive systems and information you will need to talk savvy with your automobile mechanic.
http://www.misterfixit.com/autorepr.htm |
MorTec, Inc.
MorTec has "Engine Math For the Rest of Us" software for engine builders and racers, Chevy casting number lists, Holley carb information, notes on Chevy V-8 engines, parts for sale classified ads and automotive links.
http://www.mortec.com |
Motor And Diagnosis
Information source for trouble shooting, repair and maintenance for various makes and models of motor cars.
http://www.mad-mechanic.com |
Motorist Assurance Program
Standards for automotive repair. Find participating shops in your area.
http://www.motorist.org/home.htm |
MyMechanic.com
Search for a repair shop, schedule appointments, receive valuable coupons, online service records, and get e-mail reminders of service appointments.
http://www.mymechanic.com |
NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall information and titles of automakers' technical service bulletins (repair tips)
http://www.nhtsa.gov |
Nutz and Boltz
Baltimore-area radio show (listen via realaudio) and newsletter which discuss vehicle maintenance, problems, behaviors and solutions.
http://www.motorminute.com/ |
NYCCDSM Trader
Provides a free forum for owners of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon and trade their cars and parts.
http://www.turbologic.com/nyccdsmtrader |
OBD-II - On-Board Diagnostic System
Dedicated to helping the home and independent technician understand and use OBD-II technology.
http://www.obdii.com/ |
Professional Mechanics Online
If you have a car repair question, Professional Mechanics Online will answer it for free.
http://www.2carpros.com |
RacePro.com
Offers downloadable free auto repair courses, in Microsoft Word format. Also includes a gallery of photos of Honda, Nissan, and Toyota cars.
http://www.homestead.com/racepro |
Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair
The best way to avoid auto repair ripoffs is to be prepared. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a good beginning. It is also important to know how to select a good technician, the kinds of questions to ask, and your consumer rights.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/autorpr.htm |
Tech Tips
Several years of articles about solving car troubles of all types.
http://www.alldata.com/consumer/techtips/tipsbytopic.htm |
The Art Of Automotive Repair
Vehicles today have become very sophisticated with many new features and capabilities. Fortunately, they are much more reliable than vehicles from the 1970s. That is great, but when something does go wrong, this complexity can make repairing and trouble-shooting problems very difficult.
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/repair.html |
The C.A.R. Show
The Consumer Automotive Repair show, a two-hour call-in Q&A show broadcast every Saturday morning which can be heard in many markets and over the internet via streaming audio.
http://www.thecarshow.com/ |
The Low Emissions Mission
A free site for automotive emissions related information including interactive on-line visual inspection training, automotive tutorials on emissions control systems, emissions inspection cartoons, and a discussion forum for those interested in the emissions inspection trade.
http://members.tripod.com/Waysafe |
The Service Advisor
Assisting customers with automotive service concerns.
http://theserviceadvisor.com |
The Virtual Garage
Webmaster writes: "I'll help you troubleshoot and repair your own car. Along the way you may even learn a bit about what makes it tick, might even make you smile."
http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kdomries/ |
Tire Industry Safety Council
Tire care and safety guide.
http://www.tmn.com/tisc/index.html |
Tire Talk
Information on the different types of vehicle tires, how to "read" them, simple care information, and advice on how to replace them when they wear out.
http://www.autosite.com/editoria/tiretop.asp |
Top Ten Best and Worst Things to Say to Your Mechanic
One of many useful and funny automotive pages by this author.
http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kdomries/topten.html |
Tuningzone
Technical advice, and news. Links to other resources.
http://www.tuningzone.com/ |
Understanding Alternators -- An Overview
Basics of troubleshooting and understanding alternator behavior.
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/alternator-overview.html |
Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
In the repair guide you will have the opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of your vehicle. If you want to fix it yourself, you'll find out how. If you need a pro, you will be told why.
http://www.autosite.com/garage/subsys/repair.asp |
Vehicle Troubleshooting Guide
Will help you pinpoint the symptoms your car is exhibiting and will suggest possible causes.
http://www.autosite.com/garage/symptoms/trblsht.asp |
Women At The Wheel
Guide to understanding your car and communicating with your mechanic.
http://womenatthewheel.com/ |
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