If you are a car enthusiast, you must love working on your car. Having the skills to perform basic repairs and quick fixes is always an advantage for a vehicle owner. However, some car repair projects should not be attempted on your own. The obvious reasons behind this are that you could get hurt in the process, damage your car, or not be able to complete what you started. We list 10 such projects below.
 
10 Car Repair Projects You Should Not Attempt On Your Own

1. Wheel Alignment
Properly aligned wheels ensure you drive safely and your tires last longer, besides providing you with better handling. Over time this alignment shifts and you must have your wheels aligned at a car service center. Wheel alignment involves the precise adjustment of a vehicle suspension and not exactly its wheels. It requires specialized equipment and tools such as an alignment rack and a caster gauge and hence should not be attempted at home.
 
2. Battery Issues
Battery issues with a car are common and you may be tempted to attempt repairs on your own. Repairing or replacing the battery may seem like a simple task, however, it's best not to attempt it at home. This is because the battery is connected to the ignition system And you may not know where the actual problem lies. Besides, when changing the battery at home error codes can show up on your dashboard, requiring the expertise of a professional technician to resolve the issue.
 
3. Brake repairs
Attempting to fix brake problems on your own is not a good idea even if you feel it's just a minor problem. No brake problems are minor and you could end up endangering yourself by repairing your brakes on your own.
 
4. Repairing the transmission
Your vehicle's transmission system has scores of intricate and unique movable parts, And attempting to repair it will only cause more problems. Repairing the transmission requires specialized technical expertise only trained and experienced technicians possess. So, if your car does have a transmission problem take it immediately to your car workshop where a technician will fix it professionally.

5. Clutch repairs
Clutch repairs are not as simple as topping up the engine oil. They are time-consuming and complicated and hence should be left to those who are experienced and experts at the job. Clutch repairs require special tools and involve removing the transmission which is not a task that amateurs can do. Unless the help of your car service center technician to fix your clutch problems without any hassles.
 
6. Engine repairs
Don’t even consider repairing your vehicle's engine on your own. This is not a DIY task for you unless you are a trained vehicle technician! Many car owners believe we can install a chip and increase the engine's horsepower, but this is not true. The process of Increasing your engine's horsepower is much more complicated than what it's made out to be. So, even if you need to increase your engine's horsepower consult the technician at your car workshop and get it done there. The same is true for any tuning or extensive repairs you may need on your engine
 
7. AC repairs
In this age of social media, you will find many YouTube videos claiming to show you how to repair your car's air conditioning unit. However, no matter how easy it may look in the video, this is not something you would want to attempt on your own. Cleaning your AC vents and adding refrigerant is as far as you should go when fixing a problem with your AC unit. Beyond that, get the help of your car workshop technician who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in the intricacies and wiring of your AC.
 
8. Body and paintwork
Getting body and paintwork done on your car is expensive and you can be tempted to adopt the DIY approach. However, matching paint colors and reassembling the body parts after painting are all intricate jobs that should be left to the professionals who specialize in it.
 
9. Replacing the windshield
Replacing the windshield is an extremely detailed process that requires specialized tools and knowledge on how to do it. The best way to replace a cracked or broken windshield is to take your car to the nearest car service center and hand it over to the professionals there.
 
10. Timing belt repairs
The timing belt is an engine component that wears out and eventually must be replaced. Fitting a new timing belt is not a DIY task. It requires the disassembly of over half the engine and even a small mistake can result in critical damage to the engine.
 
Some car issues are best left to the experts who are well-versed in how to tackle them without damaging the other components of your car. However, if you still wish to take on DIY car repairs, you can always replace the engine oil, wiper blades, bulbs, cabin air filter, etc.
 
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