Automobiles

Resources covering do-it-yourself care and maintenance of all types of self-propelled passenger vehicles.

Sub-headings:

Antique & Classic Cars

Information about collecting and maintaining self-propelled passenger vehicles more than 25 years old.

Resources in this category:

2 Car Pros
http://www.2carpros.com/faq.htm

A comprehensive listing of previously answered car repair questions searchable by topic, by popular service repairs, by symptom, or by car make/model.

Advance Auto Parts: Know-How
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youcan/categories.as...

This do-it-yourself resource covers all aspects of car repair and maintenance, from cleaning your car's upholstery to rebuilding its engine. Pictures accompany some of the step-by-step instructions. Printable versions of articles are also available.

The Automobile Blue Book
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bluebookFARQ.html

How much is my 1983 Ford Fiesta worth now? I'm trying to buy a used car. How can I find out what a fair price is?

The Automobile Blue Book
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bluebookFARQ.html

What is my 1983 Ford Fiesta worth now? I’m trying to buy a used car. How can I find out what a fair price is?

The Automobile Blue Book
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bluebookFARQ.html

What is my 1983 Ford Fiesta worth now? I’m trying to buy a used car. How can I find out what a fair price is?

Automobile Repair Manuals
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/autorepairFARQ.html

Is there a repair manual for my 1983 Toyota Tercel online?

Be Car Care Aware
http://www.carcare.org/

Provides extensive information on basic vehicle maintenance for car owners, encouraging them to take an active role in the care and maintenance of their vehicles to avoid more expensive repairs and problems in the future. In English and Spanish.

Car Talk from NPR
http://www.cartalk.com/

"American's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners from all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus."

Drive Car Reviews
http://www.nwcn.com/podcasts/

"Welcome to Drive, the premier automotive podcast. Emmy award-winning reporter Tom Voelk reviews today's newest and hottest wheels."

National Automobile Dealers Association Appraisal Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com/

"World's largest source of used vehicle values and information for cars, trucks, SUVs, classic cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, ATVs, RVs, boats, aircraft and manufactured housing." Includes price quotes, car reviews, dealer incentives, and links to DMV forms online.

Troubleshooting
http://www.trustmymechanic.com/troubleshooting.htm

Provides a list of common car problems and maintenance issues with helpful troubleshooting suggestions.

Women at the Wheel
http://womenatthewheel.com/columns.html

For women, by a woman, offers help on learning about car repair and auto maintenance. Columns inform women about different issues such as calculating fuel economy and how to deal with car mechanics.

Yahoo! Autos Brake and Repair Maintenance
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/brakes.html

Search through a list of questions about brake problems and find an answer or suggestion for car maintenance. Questions and answers cover a variety of common car brake issues.