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Most of us have been driving cars since we were in our teens. For many, it’s almost impossible to imagine living without a car. In a way, they make up part of our lives. But like many things, cars can fail us once in a while.

You know the frustration of your car breaking down when you need it the most. Well, what if I tell you that some of the most common problems cars have can be fix easily. They are easy to fix if you learn to do them yourself. Here are the ten basic car repairs you should know.

1. Changing Oil

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You need to regularly check and change your car’s oil to ensure smooth running of the vehicle and to prolong the lifespan of its engine. Changing your car’s oil is one of the most fundamental skills you should have for car maintenance or repair. Of course, it’s a different story if the oil filter and oil drain plug of your car are very hard to reach.

Basic steps involve draining the oil by removing the oil drain plug, unscrewing the oil filter and emptying it, putting the oil filter and drain plug back, removing the oil filler hole cap, and pouring fresh oil.

2. Changing a Flat Tire.

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Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. And they can go flat once in a while, because of some factors like picking of nail etc. But changing a flat tire doesn’t have to be a big deal and could actually be a lifesaving skill to learn.

Basic steps involve loosening the lug nuts (with a wrench), using a jack stand to lift the car off the ground, removing the lug nuts (and subsequently the tire), placing the spare tire on, wrenching the lug nuts back on, lowering the car, and finally making sure the lug nuts are tighten very well.

3. Changing Spark Plugs.

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Most of us know what spark plugs are and what they do. They are the tiny devices inside the cylinder that create sparks to ignite the gasoline, ultimately powering your vehicle. But do they wear out with time? They do and need to be replaced. The fixing is actually quite easy.

The steps include: locating your spark plugs, removing the spark plug wire, removing the faulty spark plug, inserting the new spark plug in its place, and putting the wire back.

4. Removing Scratches from Paint.

Scratches are the absolute worst. Even the tiniest scratches are visible from a distance and can kill the overall appearance of your car body. Unfortunately, it may cost you much money to get them removed in a body shop. But you can save the money and the frustration.

The steps include: determining the depth of the scratch, lightly sandpapering the scratch, cleaning the area, applying rubbing compound, polishing the area with the rubbing compound, washing the area, and finally waxing the area to seal the repair. That’s it. You’ve just saved yourself a lot of money.

5. Changing a Car Battery.

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Car batteries tend to die on us at the most inconvenient times. If you’re in the middle of nowhere, your best bet would be to find roadside assistance and/or call a tow truck.

The steps include: removing any covers from the battery, disconnecting the negative cables, moving the clamp away from the battery post, doing the same for the positive cable clamp, removing all screws, replacing the old battery with the new one, and finally reconnecting the cable clamps. Make sure you label the cables before you remove them.
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