Do-It-Yourself Fixes "Introduction"

Have you ever needed an automobile repair, but you didn’t have the money to cover the costs? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right blog to assist you with do-it-yourself fixes. It is my intention with this blog to provide information that will inspire and assist you with your do-it-yourself project. I will have links to online material that will help to expand your do-it-yourself knowledge. In addition, I will provide exclusive videos and photos because I have come across some jobs that YouTube, Google or Bing could not help with.

Hello everyone, welcome to do-it-yourself fixes. While I have a few things I am passionate about, being a do-it-yourself mechanic is in my top three. The first steps to do-it-yourself fixes is believing that you can do it and having the willingness to learn how.

Do-it-yourself fixes has some awesome benefits that might interest you.

1.     Saving money by doing-it-yourself will allow you to make other needed purchases. This was appealing since I am a college student, and students can use all the financial breaks as possible.

2.     You can help family and friends when their automobiles break down on them. I have received numerous calls like this and nothing beats the feeling of helping someone in a bind when you are called upon.

3.     Do-it-yourself fixes can lead to an amazing career as an auto technician. Although an auto program will be needed to be certified, you will already have a head start with your do-it-yourself knowledge. 

As a do-it-yourself beginner, I was intimidated about trying to fix a car. Regardless of my intimidation, I knew repairing cars didn’t involve intense labor because I have observed many mechanics while they were working. In addition, I knew mechanics made good money and I figured it would be nice to have the skills to fix my own car, truck, or SUV. So, I took a brake class as an elective at Oakland Community College to get me started with doing auto repairs. However, I noticed that people were calling me about all kinds of auto repair jobs instead of just brakes. This is what made me expand my car knowledge beyond brakes and into other parts.

Over the course of the last four years I have done almost all suspension, engine, brake system, and fuel system repairs. I love to work on cars because it is peaceful and self-fulfilling. Two things I have not taken the time to learn are the electrical system and automobile collision work because I am not planning on being an auto technician, so I didn’t think it was necessary.   

Information, workplace safety and tools will be discussed in the coming weeks, but I will give a brief overview of them to conclude this do-it-yourself fixes blog post.

The first thing with do-it-yourself fixes is having the information to be able to make the repairs. This information can be found in the repair manual for your specific vehicle. In addition, online forums, pictures and videos are valuable tools to assist you with do-it-yourself fixes. I can recall when someone would call me with a job, I would use Google and Bing to find out how to fix it. Quality videos are the obvious winner with regards to instructions because it provides a step by step visual guide. Chis fix, Eric the Car Guy, A1-auto, and Scotty Kilmer all have some good quality videos online that can be used as guides to do-it-yourself fixes. Also, car forums are a source of valuable information pertaining to do-it-yourself fixes. Dealership technicians and experienced mechanics be sharing their experience, pictures and videos.

Next, you will want to learn about safety and first aid while working within your work place. Working on automobiles can be dangerous if proper care is not taken while doing repairs.   

Lastly, purchasing the right tools to do-it-yourself is the last step to making your first or next auto repair. Think about it, the tool is doing the work and you are just a guide.

Any feedback or requests are welcomed as I look forward to engaging with you all. Now that you have been introduced to do-it-yourself fixes, use it! 

Here is a blog by U-Wrench-It that emphasizes more benefits to do-it-yourself fixes.