r/CarRepair

can i fix this on my own or is it too deep?
got a quote for like $500

Been having a number of issues with my car, any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated!

1. Leaky gasket and oil in spark plugs. Replaced both. Also changed oil and replaced oil filter.

2. Massive loss of power, unable to reach even remotely high RPMs. Turns out the catalytic converter is plugged up and there's also an issue with the sensors detecting the drive train, and I need to clean the converter to get the RPMs up high enough for a reset. Got cleaner, opened fuel access hatch and drained fuel then filled it to 3.5 gallons as directed and added the cleaner.

Since doing this I haven't been able to get it to start up. It turns over but won't run. And yes, I have turned the key to the "on" position and let the pump run and repressurize the lines plenty of times.

My Dad passed recently and it was his car. I'm trying hard to fix it up but I'm stumped.

Melted through the carpet and floor underneath and see metal through it, how can i fix this, permanent and cosmetic please

TOB finally give up on my 2014 BRZ with 66000 miles, pulled the transmission out to replace it, this is how the clutch looks, I ordered new clutch kit with flywheel but I have a drifting event coming up in a week, so I’m not sure if the new clutch will arrive in time, would you even consider putting this clutch back on? Or I’m just looking for trouble?

today I unfortunately hit/was hit on my passenger side on both doors. there are significant dents and maybe a puncture on the passenger front door. both doors open and close and car still works. what would the repairs look like for this? I couldn’t take pics without me in them 💀

car is 2017 ford edge

It’s a 2008 ford f150

Hi all,

A few weeks ago I went for a drive to help a friend pick up some furniture for their new apartment. The way over everything was normal. Stopped at the pickup location and came back about 10 minutes later to load up. Started driving and the exhaust was really loud. Could definitely smell some fumes after a while and drove the short distance with the windows down.

Checked it out closer today and the exhaust was completely cut right after my catalytic converter. Was thinking of using one of those pipes that slides over both ends and you clamp down to seal, however there isn’t a ton of pipe left on the catalytic converter side and the welding prevents the pipe from sliding on.

This is a 1994 Nissan d21. The frame has some rust, nothing too bad but it’s starting to be more than surface rust so maybe only a couple years left.

What do you think the best diy option would be going forward? I would rather not have to buy a grinder to clean up the welding. I do have a sawzall with a metal blade which is how I was going to cut the bit of pipe further back.

I'm in LA(California) and I just scratched my car while parking. How much will it take to get it fixed? I think the scratches are pretty light except some spots on the top.

My car is a Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020

Complete novice at any type of car work. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to take care of this rust on my car

Urgent help needed : Could someone please confirm if there’s an issue? I have a 2025 CRV hybrid, and I’ve noticed a noise coming from under the hood on the passenger side when the AC is on. This noise doesn’t come inside the cabin. It’s a new problem, and I’m worried it might need a mechanic. I have a long trip ahead, and unfortunately, all dealerships are closed today, Sunday. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

First time changing spark plugs on my 2021 Mazda 6 Carbon Edition. The first 3 plugs torque in correctly without issue. The 4th one i tried torquing in and wouldn't tighten until a click. I dont know if I was screwing it in incorrectly but I kept going. I stopped and loosened it and pulled it back out to see what the issue was. I pulled it out to find the threading was pulled off and is now stuck in the socket. Here are photos above. Not sure where to go from here.

Hello ,

Something chipped my windshield and I wanted to advice if I have to replace it all or can the chip be repaired ? If so, how ?

For context:
Recently, I was driving my 2022 392 charger Daytona when my aftermarket front splitter made of ABS plastic broke off on the highway forcing me to drive over it.
I had gotten off the highway and pulled into a close parking lot, a few things I noticed was the ac started blowing hotter air than normal and the air intake temperatures during idling sat at around 165’F. The interior temp was close to 100’ itself. I also hear a slight pssssssst noise coming from the center of the engine bay. I had driven it home and the temps fell to around 100 but then increased back to 165 when idling. I didn’t notice any major issues during the drive. However, I feel the front left tire feels a little more rough when driving but the PSI remained the same. That was the main area the front splitter passed under. Furthermore, I ran the diagnostic codes on the chargers system and nothing appeared.

Basically, my question is does anyone know what the pssst is and what the roughness on the tire would indicate? Any help is appreciated. Just over stressing trying to figure this out.

any cheaper ways to minimize the appearance of these scratches without replacing the entire part? it’s not a surface level scratch (got under the paint at its deepest points) but its shallow