safety risks<\/a> to yourself and others. If you\u2019re just starting out, start small. For instance, if your brakes need replacing, but you\u2019ve rarely used a car jack or removed the tires for anything but a flat, this is not a repair you should attempt on your own. Here are some other major repairs that are better left to a professional and stick to the stuff you\u2019re confident with: replacing suspension parts, replacing a timing belt, repairing an overheated engine, dealing with a check engine light, fixing misaligned wheels, or transmission maintenance. Not only can these repairs be hazardous on the road, if done improperly, they may void any warranties if not performed by a professional mechanic.<\/li><\/ul>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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