Buying any car involves periodic repairs and performance checks of various vehicle parts. It is quite difficult to fix major breakdowns on your own, but minor defects can be easily repaired by yourself.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember that in case of self-repair, your main assistant should be the operation and repair manual for your car model. In it you will always find useful recommendations, answers to many questions. Keeping this book close at hand, you will not panic at the slightest knock or malfunction of any part.
Step 2
Be sure to purchase a set of tools that are needed to complete the repair work. This includes a variety of screwdrivers, wrenches and socket wrenches, pliers and other items that any car enthusiast cannot do without. Also supplement this list with various devices and devices that may come in handy on the road, for example, a compressor and a pressure gauge.
Step 3
Remember that repairs should bring you pleasure, never be afraid that after disassembling any unit or part, you will not put it back. When repairing, try to understand why the breakdown occurred and what to do to prevent it in the future. When disassembling parts, fold them sequentially to make it easier for you to reassemble.
Step 4
If possible, then resort to the help of older comrades who have already been taught by experience and mistakes. First, study the location and purpose of the main components and assemblies in the car, because without knowing where this or that part is, it is impossible even to start repairs.
Step 5
Before starting all work, check that the key is removed from the ignition switch. If possible, put the car at "speed" and raise the handbrake up. This will prevent the vehicle from rolling away during repairs. When performing work related to electrical wiring, be sure to disconnect the negative cable from the corresponding terminal of the storage battery, which will protect yourself and the car.
