Alldata

http://www.alldata.com/techtips

Jim Grant supplies nearly 5,000 tech tips on specific cars (trucks and vans too) and their problems, e.g. “wheel wobble” in a 1991 Plymouth Voyager.” Can be searched by word in the title of the article.

 

Car Talk

http://www.cartalk.cars.com

For some humor and intelligent car repair tips try the Official Car Talk Radio Show Web Site. Tom and Ray Magliozzi’s Car Talk columns (which are word searchable) dispense repair and maintenance advice.

The Family Car Website

http://www.familycar.com

The Family Car website provides tips on choosing and caring for a vehicle, dealing with car problems, finding good repair shops and improving your driving skills.  There is a new car photo gallery and review section, as well as a learning center and articles related to cars, driving, and safety. 

 

Inner Auto Parts

http://www.innerauto.com/Automotives_Systems/

Inner Auto Parts has a section they call “How Cars Work 101.”   While this is not specific repair, it is solid information with diagrams that explain the many components of an automobile.

 

Under the Hood: Automotive Mechanics 101

http://library.thinkquest.org/19199/

This ThinkQuest site features basic car-care tips and explains how the car works in easily understood language. It is geared to teaching with “lessons” for beginners and more advanced learners. There is an interactive section, games, and related links. Slide shows are available for some topics, e.g. changing your car’s oil.

Last Modified April 7, 2008