Who Needs A Mechanic? Fix It Yourself!

Cars can be a complicated mess for those with no experience working on them. But most reasonably intelligent people can handle seemingly complex repairs simply by following directions and making sure all parts that were unconnected are reconnected. Doing at-home repairs can save a bunch of money, and it places a sense of pride in many car owners knowing they fixed their own problem. Here are ten common car problems that should not require the work of a mechanic.

Flat Tire

Although it takes a bit of strength, almost anyone should be able to fix a flat tire on their own. It does not require much effort. When a car begins to tilt to one side or make a loud thumping noise while driving, get out to check and see if there is a flat tire. Most cars come equipped with a spare tire and some type of car jack with a lug nut ratchet in the trunk. Hook up the jack to a stable part of the motor vehicle frame, pump it up, and remove the lug nuts. Place the spare tire on and tighten the lug nuts. Then bring the jack down slowly.