
{"id":260,"date":"2018-08-20T19:52:09","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/stop23\/?p=260"},"modified":"2024-03-15T05:28:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T05:28:20","slug":"10-car-repairs-that-are-cheap-and-easy-to-do-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/10-car-repairs-that-are-cheap-and-easy-to-do-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Car Repairs that are Cheap and Easy to Do Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15906292\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15906292\">Cars are built tough, but nothing lasts forever. Some car parts will need to be replaced or fixed from time to time. Although some repairs should be handled by the expert service technicians, other fixes are easy and can be done at home. Here are 10 easy car repairs that you can do by yourself without much cost!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><i>Please visit the following links for the detailed instructions and list of materials needed for each repair.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-sunroof-and-moonroof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What is the Difference Between a Sunroof and a Moonroof?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Change-Your-Air-Filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Filter<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65760152\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65760152\">Air filters keep clean air flowing through your car and dust and bugs out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.advanceautoparts.com\/r\/car-projects\/how-to-change-car-battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Battery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49608104\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49608104\">We should hope you know what a battery does if you\u2019re reading this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49608104\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49608104\">It<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49608104\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49608104\">&nbsp;powers your car.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jalopnik.com\/heres-how-to-change-your-cars-brakes-all-by-yourself-1654936990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brake&nbsp;Pads<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134135744\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134135744\">Brake pads are the external parts of your vehicle\u2019s braking system found in your cabin at the feet of the driver\u2019s seat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esquire.com\/lifestyle\/cars\/how-to\/a34947\/how-to-change-a-car-fuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuses<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122663698\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122663698\">Functioning with your battery, fuses can blow and need to be replaced from time to time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5 &amp; 6.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/off-duty\/autos\/how-to-change-headlight-bulb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headlight&nbsp;Bulbs<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.advanceautoparts.com\/r\/car-projects\/how-to-replace-taillights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tail Light Bulbs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186798654\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186798654\">You need to see and be seen at night when driving.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.life\/Change-the-Oil-in-Your-Car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oil&nbsp;Change<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25948066\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25948066\">Oil breaks down and needs to be replaced to keep your car in a good, running condition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.advanceautoparts.com\/r\/car-projects\/how-to-flush-radiator-and-change-coolant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radiator&nbsp;Flush<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224705874\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224705874\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224705874\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224705874\">&nbsp;radiator&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224705874\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224705874\">flush<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224705874\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224705874\">&nbsp;purges the radiator or gunk and replaces your engine coolant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Change-Spark-Plugs-in-a-Car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spark Plug<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173062907\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173062907\">Spark plugs channeled electric current to ignite the fuel into power.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allstate.com\/inspect-replace-windshield-wiper-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windshield&nbsp;Wipers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246240331\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246240331\">Whether it be rain, snow, sleet, or anything else stuck on the glass, you\u2019ll want it cleaned off.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/what-are-the-differences-between-a-minivan-and-an-suv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What are the Differences Between a Minivan and an SUV?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212525624\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212525624\">If you do need car service you can\u2019t handle yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/contact-stop-23-in-listowel-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give us a call<\/a>. Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stop 23 Auto Sales<\/a>, we\u2019ll help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/car-service-listowel-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a> to get your car quickly fixed!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cars are built tough, but nothing lasts forever. Some car parts will need to be replaced or fixed from time to time. Although some repairs should be handled by the expert service technicians, other fixes are easy and can be done at home. 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