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Maintenance & Repair
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Auto Repair: Repairs and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself 
 Compilation of "auto repair and auto maintenance tasks that you can do yourself with little experience and simple tools." Includes DIY projects such as spark plug replacement, radiator flush, replacing a headlight bulb, and car stereo installation. Also provides a few more advanced projects for those who are comfortable with basic auto repair. From a journalist with extensive work experience in the auto industry, for About.com. http://autorepair.about.com/od/fixityourself/u/path_DIYrepairs.htm Topics: Automobiles Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Automotive Learning Online
A searchable and educational view of the automobile. This program contains over one hundred illustrations and animations with pointers to thousands of written descriptions. http://www.innerauto.com/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Mar 23, 2002 Autoshop101: Automotive Training and Resource Site For Automotive Electronics
This site offers tutorials, online tests, and numerous technical articles. Instructor Support contains materials designed to be used in classrooms. Many of these resources are geared toward candidates for certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the association that certifies auto mechanics. Extensive categorized links. Maintained by a professor of automotive technology. http://www.autoshop101.com/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Jul 29, 2002 Car Talk
Site of the "Car Talk" radio program features test drive reports, interactive tools for choosing a car, audio of the program, related links, and more. http://cartalk.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Media, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 25, 2006 CarCare.org: Be Car Care Aware
"'Be Car Care Aware' is a consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair." The site features tips for preparing cars for summer and winter use and for road trips, articles about various aspects of car care (such as mechanical and appearance), part and store finders, a service schedule, information about National Car Care Month each April, and more. Some material available in Spanish. Searchable. From the Car Care Council. http://www.carcare.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Edmunds: Car Maintenance and Service
This series of car maintenance and repair articles features topics such as "Broke With a Beater: How To Maintain an Old Car," "Top Five Ways to Make Your Car Run Forever," and "It Takes More Than the Occasional Wash and Wax to Keep Your Car Looking Its Best." Also provides articles on interior detailing, recall notices, choosing the right engine oil, organizing a messy car, and other maintenance concerns. From Edmunds. http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/maintenance/articles/index.html Topics: Automobiles Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Guide to Driving Green
Collection of resources on reduced energy consumption for cars. Topics include best cars for fuel efficiency, cargo capacity vs. fuel efficiency, hybrid vehicles, alternative fuels (such as biodiesel and ethanol), hydrogen fuel-cell cars, and tips for saving gas. More detailed material only available to subscribers. From the website for Consumer Reports. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/resource-center/green-car-guide/green-car-guide.htm Topics: Automobiles Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Popular Mechanics: Saturday Mechanic: Changing a Tire
Illustrated, basic information about changing a flat tire. Discusses equipment, dealing with overtightened lugs, safety precautions, and steps for changing the tire. Includes a link to the related article "Repairing a Flat Tire." Note: Articles include some links to commercial content. From the website for Popular Mechanics magazine. http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/1272496.html?page=1 Topics: Automobiles Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Road & Travel
This searchable site aims to provide women with information "from which they can make informed and intelligent decisions regarding their automotive, travel, and personal safety needs." Includes articles about travel health, cruises, trains, air travel, adventure travel, destinations, lodgings, and more. Automotive articles include new car reviews, used car buying, repairs, maintenance, and safety. Many articles have links to related resources. Some past articles are archived. http://www.roadandtravel.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Travel, Women Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Safercar.gov: Tires
Consumer safety information related to automobile tires, covering topics such as understanding and checking tire pressure, tire maintenance (such as rotation and repair), tire ratings (treadwear, traction, and temperature), tire labeling for passenger vehicles and light trucks, and tire defects. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.13dd5c887c7e1358fefe0a2f35a67789/?vgnextoid=0e0aaa8c16e35110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Under the Hood: Automotive Mechanics 101
This site "focuses on educating others about the workings of the modern day car." Contains information on the electrical system, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, and exhaust. Also includes a troubleshooting guide for fixing car problems, and instructions on changing tires, oil, and spark plugs. A ThinkQuest site. http://library.thinkquest.org/19199/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated May 22, 2005 |
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