From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. If you're a self-respecting do-it-yourselfer, nothing is more frustrating than having to pay someone else to finish a job you started. For a long ...

One of the major things standing between many DIYers and servicing the front end of their car is the alignment. The fact that replacing tie rod ends can throw things off leads many folks to just leave ...

There's a certain satisfaction in fixing your own car. You save money, you learn something, and you get to feel a little smug ...

A wheel alignment may not be necessary if your car drives straight and tires are wearing evenly. Some useful DIY car repair tools include talcum powder for tracing oil leaks and a water bottle for ...

When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul. With regular and frequent service items — like engine oil replacements, tire ...