- When considering the expense of taking a car to a mechanic for maintenance, many people choose to perform the work themselves. Often, this can be done with just a few common tools, either already found in the garage toolbox or easily procured with a short trip to the hardware store. Whether the tools are handheld devices or adhesives that assist the work process, using the proper gear works wonders for getting your vehicle back in shape and on the road.
- Employ a vice grip to assist in auto maintenance. The handles adjust to size and lock into place. They free up a hand to steady the object being gripped, wipe off running oil or hold a flashlight. You can also use a vice grip to hold an object in place. Vice grips fit almost every nut and bolt size; some have comfortable rubber grip handles for ease of use.
- Although car wax conjures up images of hot, sunny days on the driveway, polishing the car before taking it out to cruise the neighborhood, the sticky product is actually extremely beneficial for performing auto body work. Wax enhances products used to hide paint scratches, dings, dents and corrosion. For example, if you apply paint over a scratch, the paint may look matte compared to the car's natural shine. Apply wax, which sets and seals over the paint and keeps the look of the repaired area consistent with the rest of the car.
- Having a handheld or electronic screwdriver in your garage toolbox can assist with an endless variety of auto body work. For example, if you're concentrating on replacing a taillight, headlight or bulb, this simple process is achieved by removing just two screws. One is a thumb screw (no tools required); the other needs just a few twists from a Phillips head screwdriver. Screwdrivers may also be used in taking electronic components out of the dashboard, knocking debris out from where the trunk lifts up and meets the sides of the car and tightening or unscrewing additional components such as radar detectors, music players and backseat DVD players.
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