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I would also recommend looking into getting your financing from your bank or credit union for a couple of reasons:
1. Your bank or credit union can help you decide what you can or cannot afford.
2. Car dealers make “points on the back side,” so you are guaranteed a better rate with your own financial institution. In other words, if a lender will finance you at 10% and the dealer tells you 18%, the lender will give that additional 8% back to the dealer.
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How to Reset Your Steering Angle Sensor Without an OBD-2
Get your steering wheel and alignment back on the same pageThe steering angle sensor is a small sensor inside of your steering wheel designed to confirm that the alignment is correct. If you do any kind of work on your s...
How to
Adjust an Air Fuel Mixture Screw
An air fuel mixture screw is a special screw on an engine’s carburetor that controls how much air mixes with the fuel. Adjusting this screw changes how fast or slow an engine idles and how smoothly it runs. The basic p...
How to Locate, Remove & Clean a Dirty MAP Sensor
Easy steps to clean your sensor & improve your car’s performance If your car gets lower fuel efficiency, idles roughly, stalls when you accelerate, or has a check engine light that won’t turn off, a dirty manifold ab...
How to
Hotwire a Car
While most newer model cars have done much to hide the wiring and otherwise outfit the steering column with safety measures to prevent hot-wiring, older models up to the mid-90s are typically good candidates for hot-wiri...
How to Operate Windshield Wipers: Turning Wipers On and Off
You’re gearing up for a rainy day or about to take your driver's test and you realize–wait, how do I turn on my windshield wipers? No worries, windshield wipers are actually super easy to operate. While each car’s ...
How to
Remove a Cigarette Lighter Socket
Cigarette lighter sockets are very useful for operating lighters and many other electrical gadgets, but they wear out over time. Fortunately, removing the socket is a relatively easy process that doesn’t require mechan...
How to
Adjust an E Z Go Golf Cart Governor
Adjusting the governor can make your golf cart go faster. If you do this to an E-Z-GO golf cart, you might be able to go from to . It will only take about 5 minutes to do it.
How to
Calibrate a Torque Wrench
Mechanics rely on torque wrenches to provide accurate and reliable torque readings so they can apply the right amount of force on the nuts and bolts in a vehicle. However, torque wrenches need to be calibrated regularly ...
How to Reset Your Vehicle's MAF Sensor
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How to Fix the Car and Lock Light on Your Dashboard
Reasons why this anti-theft symbol is lit & how to repair them Is there a car and lock symbol on your dashboard preventing you from starting your vehicle? This symbol means the automatic security system kicked in, but n...
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Change an Oxygen Sensor
The first indication of a problem with your vehicle’s oxygen sensor is often when the “check engine” light comes on. Failing sensors cause jerky movements, trouble starting, and reduced fuel efficiency if they aren...
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Fix Dashboard Lights That Won't Light
When the dashboard lights in your vehicle malfunction or cease to operate, the resulting effects can range from being a mere annoyance to posing a safety hazard. Locating the problem and finding a remedy is essential. St...
How to
Clear Clogged Windshield Washers
Clogged windshield wiper jets are fairly common. Usually, automotive wax or polish creates a blockage in the top of the jet, preventing fluid from spraying onto the windshield. Contamination of the reservoir with dirty ...
How to
Troubleshoot a Windshield Washer Pump
A washer pump in a vehicle sprays washer fluid from a reservoir through hoses and onto your windshield to clean off dirt and dust that could obstruct your vision. The pump pressurizes the fluid so it can spray out, but i...
How to Fix a Car That Won't Turn Over and Doesn't Click
How to diagnose issues with the batter or starter in a car that won't run No clicking (or one single click) when you turn the key in your ignition points to an issue with your battery or your starter. Luckily, figuring o...
How to Reset a Gas Gauge Needle
You’re driving along and you notice your gas gauge needle moving erratically. It needs a reset, but how do you do it? Resetting the needle is a quick and straightforward process that doesn’t require a mechanic. The e...
Step-by-Step Methods for Adjusting a Carburetor
Simple methods for adjusting your carburetor with no special equipment requiredYou don’t need to be a professional engineer to adjust the carburetor in your vehicle. If you notice your engine is running a bit rough, it...
Identifying Positive and Negative Car Battery Terminals
Everything you need to know about your car’s battery terminals Whether you’re jumpstarting your car or switching out the battery, it’s incredibly important to know which battery terminal is which. Generally, the po...
How to Check If Your Tires were Slashed & What to Do about It
Find out how your tires were damaged and if they’re safe to drive onIf your tire is suddenly flat without an explanation, it’s a common worry to think someone slashed them. It’s totally normal to feel stressed or u...
How to Replace 3 Types of Windshield Wiper Blades
Learn how to install new wipers and get rid of a streaky windshield with our all-in-one guide Are you having trouble seeing out your windshield any time it’s raining even when you run your wipers? Wipers that don’t ...
