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DIY Car Maintenance Tasks to Try at Home

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But it is essential since it helps you prevent more costly repairs and breakdowns in the future. Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home.

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

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From learning simple DIY tricks to finding discounts and coupons online, there are plenty of smart ways to reduce costs when completing necessary automotive tasks. By comparing prices from different suppliers or mechanics, you can save a significant amount of money. Be sure to check for promos or discounts that may be available.

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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. According to Howard, Rickard’s YouTube channel EVTV Motor Werks has received over 3 million hits, a majority on 507 DIY electric vehicle (EV) and other EV-related videos that Rickard produced over the 12 years he ran the company. “But

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DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Cars That Think

So when I decided to build a cheap DIY scintillating gamma spectrometer, it was the natural choice—although I didn’t realize I’d find myself navigating around teething problems of the sort that often affect a first-generation integrated circuit. This article appears in the July 2022 print issue as “DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy.”.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

With everyone hurting because of gas prices, they’re looking for a solution.” Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. EVs are our future, and at that DEED event in Manteca, we were looking right into it.”. Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

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Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. You also might end up needing it to qualify for insurance payouts if something goes wrong in the future. Price: determining EV charger installation costs. Is it possible to install it yourself?

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. You also might end up needing it to qualify for insurance payouts if something goes wrong in the future. Price: determining EV charger installation costs. Is it possible to install it yourself?