Car Repair

Car repair can be a daunting task if you don't know where to begin! We are here with some resources for all of your online buying needs. With a few tools and a little knowledge, you can avoid the mechanic 9 times out of 10, saving you money and hassle! 

Car Body Repair

Get into an accident lately? Just because the body of your vehicle is damaged doesn't mean you have to drop thousands of dollars on repair. Here are some cost=efficient ways to fix it up yourself if you have a little time on your hands and a knack for repair. 

• Quarter Panel : These are steel sheets of metal that are made to custom fit any model of car. These panels can either cover up existing ones or replace dented sides on the lower area of a car or truck. A great fix if you hit a bumper or fence and did some damage to your body.
• Car Door Handle : If your handle breaks (or gets knocked off), these are quick and easy to replace.
• Side View Mirrors : These side view mirrors are good replacements in cause yours was knocked off, but they also light up to prevent anyone coming too close in the future.
• Muffler : In almost every car's life you'll come to a point where the muffler just needs to be replaced. 

Fluids

A lot of times all you need to do is replace some fluid in your car to get things up and running the right way. Once the engine or oil light pops up, immediately check all the levels in your car. Sometimes something as easy as filling up your water could save you from huge repairs! 

Brake Fluid  You shouldn't need to fill brake fluid up too often if your car is in proper order, but every once in a while take a look at it and make sure everything is ready to go.	Engine Oil  Of course, once you start leaking oil, you have a pretty big problem. But in the mean time keep it filled up so your engine doesn't burn out.	Anti Freeze  If you live in a cold climate, don't forget the anti-freeze when winter comes--otherwise your engine will be the one to suffer.

Car Tools

For more extensive repairs, you'll need the right set of tools to tighten lug nuts  and replace parts! Take a look at these options before you get started.

Brake Tools For the seasoned mechanic, it'll save heaps of money if you do brake repairs on your own. For how-to articles check out About.com. Check out these searches to help you with what you need. Brake Bleeder Tank  Digital Disc Brake Deep Micrometer Metric  FASCAR Strip Dip Brake Fluid Test Strips 1100  Brake Pad Apply Pressure Test Kit	Battery Tools Batteries are easy to replace and diagnose problems with--and all on your own! Any car owner should have jumper cables just in case, but here are some more useful tools as well. Battery Conductance Tester BT50  Booster Cable with polar-Glo Clamps  Automatic Battery Charger Maintainer  Pro Logix Automatic Battery Charger 2208	Transmission Tools It can be a bit depressing when your transmission starts to go. However, keep it maintained with these tools (and checking the transmission fluid!) and you shouldn't have any major problems. Dipstick AUtomatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger  Stinger Clutch Alignment Tool Kit  Pneumatic Fan Cluth Wrench Set  Fuel and Transmission Line Disconnect Tool Kit

Fun Extras

Car Subwoofers Everyone loves a little bass!	Car Tweeters Add a tweeter to clarify high frequency sounds.	Car Amplifiers Make your sound system louder than ever before.	Car DVD Players For road trips or pimped out rides, DVD players are always  a fun add-on.

Related Guides

• Car Detailing: After your car is up and running again, make sure to keep it looking sharp with these detailing products.
• Hand Tools: Here's a guide to tools that may help you with auto repairs.
• New Cars Buying Guide: If your car is beyond repair, here's a guide to help you start the shopping process.