Tag: DIY Auto

Easy Repairs and Replacements for Old Cars

Tags: Auto Electronics, Car Tips, DIY Auto, Old Car Parts

Finding cost-effective repairs for an old car can be a challenge, especially with dealerships charging high prices and labor costs. Often, dealerships have to special order old car parts, causing repairs to take weeks. A great alternative to dealership repairs is right in front of you, at [...]

1Apr

Tips & Tricks to Buying a Used Car this Tax Season

Tags: Auto Electronics, Car Tips, DIY Auto, Tips & Tricks

It is that time of year again, a time when many people are getting a little chunk of change back from the IRS with their tax return. While some people see this money as a little extra to do something fun, others will try to use it to pay off bills or make a large purchase they have been holding off [...]

29Mar

GM Vehicle Airbag Code B0081

Tags: Auto Electronics, B0081, Buick Airbag Code, Car Tips, Chevy Airbag Code, DIY Auto, GM Airbag Code, GMC Airbag Code, Pontiac Airbag Code

Have you ever wondered how your car is able to detect if there is a child in the passenger seat of your car? This is a feature that is controlled by the PPS or Passenger Presence Module. This system is used to detect the size of the occupant in the passenger seat. If it detects a child sitting in [...]

28Mar

Understanding Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Tags: Airbag Codes, Auto Electronics, Car Tips, Diagnostic Trouble Code, DIY Auto, How it Works, OBD II Trouble Codes, Society of Automotive Engineers

Diagnostic trouble codes, also called OBD II Trouble Codes, are a set of codes developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers to help users detect issues with their vehicle. If your vehicle has a potential problem, the diagnostic code that it gives you is essential to narrowing down the source of [...]