Car Repair For Beginners (Top 5 DIY Tips)

Here are my Top 5 tips that ANYONE can use on any auto repair that I've picked up over the years. Think of it as "Car Repair For Dummies!"

I use the example of my Corvette power seat rack repair, plus other jobs like Thunderbird brake work, to show you how to save money and time.
It's a great time for DIY.

This video answers questions like-
How do I work on my own car?
How do I fix my car myself?
How much money can I save by working on my own car?
How much does car repair cost?
How do I get the right parts for my car?
How do I stay organized while repairing my car?

Chapters-
0:00 Saving Money With DIY
1:48 Prep Beforehand
2:18 Be Comfortable
3:40 Stay Organized
4:23 Compare Old And New Parts
4:52 Take Reference Photos

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[CorkyK]

Really really good video. Thank you for making it. I'm old, but in car work years, I'm zero years old. I got nuts and bought not one, but TWO project porsches, a 1979 924, and a 1983 944 in the last six months, then I bought all kinds of basic tools, then I stopped, out of total fear of doing real damage to cars that both basically work already more or less but still need tons of things done, and I'm swimming in information I barely understand. Your tips were exactly the kind of thing I came here this afternoon to find. Thanks again.

[danielpotter]

Good stuff Brad! My tip would be if you don’t have the right tool for the job, stop. Be patient and get the right tool even if it prolongs the job. Or else you could do costly damage on what could have been an easy job.

[PixieSpright]

I adore the delivery and editing. Just found your channel. Loving everything here!

[Stinger]

Great tips! I love that reference photos idea.

[johnsonzhou]

Learned so much from the 5 tips, thank you for sharing with us!

[zg]

I have applied for a car engineering apprenticeship in the uk and this has helped me thx

[BrianUiga]

Nicely done! These tips saved my ass quite a few times on complicated projects.

[hullinger]

Another great vid and great tips too. The only tip I could add is to include a couple Advil with that water! I always seem to need one after an afternoon of wrenching! Oh, and I got a good chuckle from the engine cover body armor! Loved that!!!

[mytoolbox]

great video and tips, and beats are on point, subbed!

[skn]

I had that exact same black convertible Mustang GT. 1995 5.0. Black with black leather interior. Had it converted to manual transmission. Loved that car. It's what got me started on my love for cars and learning how to do all my own work.

Nice vette btw. Now I've got an 07 Mustang GT with a neat "outlaw" package from Roush on it from the factory. 156k miles on it, still in great shape but doing my best to restore anything that needs it. Actually just did a complete timing rebuild on it myself.

[MohammedMohammed-mfiz]

Thank u I really get a lot of information

[stuart]

Great vid Brad, good tips with labeling and taking photos (I do that all the time). Have you considered a “Top 5” list video, for example “Top 5 Tools” or “Top 5 Maintenance Jobs”. Thought for next time 👍

[dbxinsights]

My guy has solid points and seems very relatable. Great job mr. car fixer ahah

[enriqueg]

I would also suggest paper towels or rags. Maybe cardboard or anything to prevent leaving stains or to absorb them.

[Whyk]

That teal Thunderbird is so Why2k Approved! Keep up the great content!

[rubenlezcano]

Awesome tips brother and another great video too! Keep it up.

Also!! Where did you get that awesome toy model of your C4 corvette???

[richcarrCCC]

And I thought I was the only guy who did all that... lol
I just did the Crankshaft Position Sensor on my mom's RAV4 and if I had made a video (like I wanted to) you would've given me a thumbs up cuz I followed all of your tips except the plastic baggies but I often do the post-it notes trick, I have another 'system' lol for that that I've been doing for years and the habit is hard to break (Its a bit 'complicated' as it has many different 'options' lol) but I always wanted to do the ziploc hack just kept forgetting to grab some and too lazy to go back and get them lol. I am glad I'm not the only one who looks at saved youtube videos to 'follow along' or reference while I'm doing the job, but you organize them better than I do lol.

Thanks Brad (for validation ;) ) and for showing the Power Seat rail replacement!

[Convexhull]

I plan on getting a second car in the near future to learn to work on. In the mean time, I'm gonna hold off on most auto work other than adding fluids or changing out certain minor parts for my main car. Not because I'm afraid to get dirty, but because I don't want to make a mistake that will affect my car for work.

[mariemerillat]

Hahahaha I remember when you made that oil mess at the end. :) You're practically a pro now.

[TXBoltsFan]

My best tip: Welding cap. That way you don't come out from under the car with your hair full of oil, grease, highway dust and whatever else it was that you spilled on the garage floor.