Some maintenance tasks are simple enough for the average consumer to tackle on their own, but more involved jobs are often best handled by a professional shop or dealership. Certain tasks are best ...

It can be cheaper to change your oil yourself versus taking it to an oil-change shop or dealership. However, oil changes have become more complicated in modern cars, with some requiring special tools.

The key to a successful DIY car detailing job is to set yourself up for success from the start. Before you actually start ...

Bleeding your car's brakes sounds intimidating until you actually do it. If your brake pedal feels squishy, or you've just replaced brake pads or lines, bleeding the system can bring your stopping ...

Rich Benoit of Rich Rebuilds posts popular do-it-yourself car repair videos on YouTube. He joins host Robin Young to talk about his new memoir.

Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and balancing, plus their typical cost.