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Every Wednesday, YNN’s Ed Keiner helps drivers get to know their vehicle better by providing tips on how to understand and correct your car’s mechanical problems -from changing your flat tire to jumping your car’s battery, Keiner proves to be Your Driver’s Ed. Our National Automotive Correspondent, Lauren Fix, shares information on the latest vehicles and safety information in The Car Coach Mondays on YNN.



01/25/2012 01:49 PM

Your Driver's Ed: Diagnosing car issues

By: YNN Staff

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Cars are complicated machines.

But finding out what’s wrong with your car and fixing it does not have to be a difficult task.

First, hop onto the Internet and type in your cars symptoms as well as the make and model. It’ll bring up hundreds of hits from people who’ve had the exact same problem.

Selecting forums or message boards can help you find the right solution and even offer a chance for you to pose questions.

Even if you can’t fix the issue yourself, you’ll be better informed when you head to the mechanic.