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


Home of the funny and useful NPR one-hour call-in radio show of the same name which is broadcast every Saturday. Past shows are archived and can be heard via RealPlayer.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

Information on recalls and technical service bulletins.

Auto Repair at About.com http://autorepair.about.com/

Step-by-step do-it-yourself tutorials which show how to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, fix, modify and maintain a car or truck.

Tire Industry Safety Council http://www.rma.org/

Tire care and safety guide.

Be Tire Smart http://www.betiresmart.ca/

The Rubber Association of Canada provides information about tire selection and maintenance.

iATN – International Automotive Technicians’ Network http://www.iatn.net

Professional automotive technicians from all over the world networking together to exchange technical knowledge and information with fellow members. This is currently the worlds largest network of professional automotive technicians.

Professional Mechanics Online http://www.2carpros.com

Car repair questions answered using free forum, trouble shooting advice, how to service information, and car repair video.

Women At The Wheel http://womenatthewheel.com/

Guide to understanding your car and communicating with your mechanic.

Samarins http://www.samarins.com/

A guide on how to inspect and maintain used vehicles.

Jonko Online Auto Repair http://www.jonko.com/


Provides tips, tricks, and tutorials to help you keep your auto in top shape.

Motor And Diagnosis http://www.mad-mechanic.com

Information source for trouble shooting, repair and maintenance for various makes and models of motor cars.

Auto Repair Advisors http://www.autorepairadvisors.com/


ASE Certified Automobile Technicians provide advice on common car problems and individual consultations

Garage Fly http://www.garagefly.com

GarageFly is an online community that helps ease the anxiety associated with all types of automotive repair by providing the consumer with authoritative and conflict-free information and advice.

MisterFixit’s Autorepair http://www.misterfixit.com/autorepr.htm

A useful reference for information on repairing the family buggy. It contains humorous anecdotal stories about mysterious problems with all types of automotive systems and information you will need to talk savvy with your automobile mechanic.

Yahoo Auto Repair http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/

Get answers to common auto repair questions and tips on how to maintain an automobile.

Auto Education http://www.autoeducation.com

An online resource on how a car works.

Economechanix http://www.econofix.com/

A long-operating mechanic shop in Gainesville, Florida shares advice which, if taken, could save money and aggravation for many drivers.

MyCarWizard.com http://www.mycarwizard.com/

Learn about the inner workings of the automobile. Software package also available which expands on material found on the site. [Windows 95/98]

How Stuff Works: Automotive Section http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood-channel.htm

Illustrated tutorials explain the various vehicle systems. Includes information on engines, transmissions, brakes, fuel, and other components of your car.

Automotive ECU failure symptoms http://www.carelect.demon.co.uk/

Lists common automotive ECU failure symptoms and diagnostic checklists.

All-Parts http://www.all-parts.com/AP5/

Lists wholesale parts providers and auto recyclers in Canada and USA. Archive of repair questions and answers.

iCARumba http://www.icarumba.com/

Repair information for autos, cars and trucks. Links to garage shop facilities to make appointments.

Alldata Vehicle Owner Channel http://www.alldata.com/vehicle_owner/


Provides tech tip articles for vehicle maintenance.

Mechanic Advisor http://www.mechanicadvisor.com

An online resource to finding, rating, and learning about local auto repair shops.

The Texas Car Doctor http://www.texascardoctor.com/

Radio show giving free diagnostic advice about auto problems. Submit questions via email. Also has car care tips and a large list of related links.

Dr. Dipstik’s Temple of Thrifty Motoring http://home.att.net/~drdipstik/

Instructs car owners on how to lengthen the life of their cars and save money in the process.

Taylor Automotive Tech-Line http://home.comcast.net/~techie/

An automotive technical repair hotline that provides “problem solving” to individual mechanics, independent repair facilities, dealerships, body shops, Do-It-Yourselfers, and anyone who is interested in technical information about a vehicle.

Heavy Truck Repair http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Show/3753/

An ASE Master Technician Gets you the free help and answers that you need now.

Automobile Maintenance and Repair Tutorial http://www.citiesannex.com/car_repair.htm

Designed to assist the do-it-yourselfer with performing automobile repairs and getting extended vehicle service life through preventive maintenance.

Jim’s Performance Automotive http://www.hotrodder.com/kwkride/

Tips on tuning and maintaining vehicles, some very technically detailed, a suggested servicing schedule, advice on extended service plans and auto related links.

http://www.gauto.com http://www.gauto.com

This site helps the average consumer connect and buy from local mechanics and mobile vehicle care professionals including mobile detailing, mobile car wash services, motorcycle mechanics & car audio installers.

The Service Advisor http://theserviceadvisor.com

Assisting customers with automotive service concerns.

Aardvark Automotive http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kdomries/

Information for how to troubleshoot and repair your own car.

Automobile Troubleshooting Secrets http://www.automotivetroubleshootingsecrets.com/

This site provides basic automobile troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Automotive Torque Specifications http://members.tripod.com/torquespecs/

Provides torque specifications and diagrams for vehicles sold in the US.

The Art Of Automotive Repair http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/repair.html

Advice and tips for do it yourself auto repair.

What You Need to Know About Shocks http://www.geocities.com/paulk5worker/shocks.html

Shock absorber knowledge and ratings.

John’s Tool Box http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/discussion/johns-tool-box-expert-advice-on-auto-maintenance-and-repair-704.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=1


Expert advice on auto maintenance and repair with Consumer Reports’ auto mechanic John Ibbotson.

Do It Yourself Network: Autos & Boats http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/autos_boats

Common repair and maintenance projects explained and illustrated.

Diesel Trivia http://www.dieselpage.com/trivia.htm


Check your diesel IQ with these questions.

BrakeInfo http://www.brakeinfo.com/

Uses layman’s terms to describe today’s disc brake systems, how they work, how best to repair them, and how to find a service center.


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