Experience and proven instruction count when doing a DIY car repair. Whether you pursue do-it-yourself car or truck repair to save money, to relax, or to bond with a friend or family member, the ...

When you work on your own car, having access to the right instructions and diagrams can be key to completing a repair. Chilton repair manuals have helped shadetree mechanics the world over, which made ...

From kitchen gadgets to cars, the right repair manual can turn an intimidating fix into a doable weekend project. Whether in ...

Looking for a project to tackle with your newfound free time? Tired of forking over heaps of hard-earned cash for automotive repair jobs you could have just as easily done yourself? Then DIY auto ...

Highland Park-based Helm Inc. may have been built by the book — make that thousands of books — but the 59-year-old company is looking to the Internet as its next frontier. Helm, which sells 70 percent ...

Consumer Reports' transmission maintenance FAQ on how to tell when your car's transmission needs servicing and what the ...

Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and ...

A manual transmission is one with a stick for shifting gears and a third pedal for operating a clutch. Many automatic transmissions now enable manual shifting, and one style is even known as an ...