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Before you decide to install a used auto part from this category, check your head. Most of these are parts that wear with mileage and are probably well on their way to uselessness as you're putting them in. Used auto parts can be great, but unless you're in Cuba sometimes they're better left sitting in the stinking yard of the used auto parts junk spot than installed on your car. Any used auto parts outlet with any integrity wouldn't sell you these parts used without at least letting you know that it might suck.
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There are a number of used auto parts that are OK to use for a repair, but only sometimes. Sometimes? How are you supposed to know what times are the righttimes to buy such a used auto part? The parts listed below can be re-used if they're still good, but that's the rub - are they still good? That's where the sometimes comes in. If you can confirm that the used auto part is still good and are buying the used auto part from a reputable dealer who will take the part back if it's a dud, it's ok to use for your repair. If you're thinking of opting for a used auto part in your situation, check out our Used Auto Parts "Sometimes OK To Use" list:
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Used for the right repair, a used auto part can really save money, and often some time if it's a rarely stocked part at the auto parts store. If you're thinking of opting for a used auto part in your situation, check out our Used Auto Parts "Always OK To Use" list:
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Once you realize that you have irreversibly mangled the head of a screw, you have to go about the business of getting it out. After all, that's the reason you got into this mess in the first place.
You can use any kind of drill for this process. Find a drill bit that has just enough diameter to drill out the center of the screw head. If it's a Phillips head screw, find a bit that just covers the star shape in the center.
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If your car radio is sounding more like a can of ginger ale on a hot day than a car stereo, there might be a simple solution right in front of you.
Ok, there are a number of things that can cause your car stereo to lose its reception quality, but this is one of the most common and easily remedied. The problem: a loose radio antenna.
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Buying parts can get expensive. There are times when a used auto part can be just as good as a new one, especially when your auto parts store tells you it will be a week while they wait for the special order to come in.
Used auto parts can be a lifesaver, but you have to be careful when shopping. A used auto part that doesn't work or doesn't fit doesn't do you much good. These tips will help you decide whether a used auto part is right for the job.
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Manufacturer's Site Is that aerosol can a true emergency flat tire repair tool or would it be better used to flag down a trucker via his windshield? Remember, if an auto repair product seems too good to be true, it probably is. Now forget you ever heard that for a minute. Fix-a-Flat is the real deal, and it's the original roadside flat tire helper. It really does temporarily repair tires, like a discount tire fix in a bright yellow can.
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It's been asked many times, so we went to the radiator coolant experts at Prestone to find out the shelf life of a bottle of coolant. It turns out your radiator isn't too picky how old the coolant is, because a gallon of the stuff is good for years. Even if the bottle of radiator coolant has been opened, it's good for years.
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Sometimes even the big wrench can't break a lug nut or other bolt loose. Try soaking it with a penetrant like Liquid Wrench or WD-40. If you're still stuck, it might be time to reach for a higher power - or a longer power in this case.
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That hideous whinny you hear under the hood isn't all those horses getting hungry, it's a slipping belt. Not only are your ears trying to crawl into your head, the ears of everybody within a mile of you are doing the same. It's time to do something for your country by sparing us the torture.
You need new belts, but you won't be able to tighten things up or replace them for a few weeks. Instead of suffering, you can try a can of aerosol belt dressing. This is a temporary fix, but it only takes a second and is easy to use.
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