How to Buy a Budget Friendly Project Car

Learn how you can buy a project car for less than the cost of a new cell phone! Project cars are great for learning how to fix a car and when you are "done" (project cars are never done), you can be proud to drive the car you fixed up! In this series eBay Motors challenged me to buy a 24hr...

Intermediate - 22 min - Green Energy & Auto - ChrisFix

The full course: Learn Car Repair & Maintenance free

What you'll need

Mechanic tool set: Sockets, ratchets and wrenches.
OBD2 scanner: Read check-engine codes.
Hydraulic floor jack: Lift safely.
Jack stands: Never work under a car on a jack alone.
Torque wrench: Wheels and engine bolts done right.

Books

Auto Repair For Dummies by Deanna Sclar - View on Amazon
How Cars Work by Tom Newton - View on Amazon
Automotive Technology by Jack Erjavec - View on Amazon

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