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Forget charts, lengthy manuals, and over-the-phone tutorials from dear old Dad. With our videos, you'll learn how to do everything from jump-start a car to change a flat tire in 2 minutes or less.

How to jump-start a car

Every once in a while, a good car battery dies. But you can bring it back to life.

Step 1: Get the cars within 2 feet of each other.
Make sure both ignitions are off. (If your car's a manual, place it in "neutral" and pull the parking brake.)

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Jump start a car

How to park on a hill

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking on a hill? Find out.

Step 1: Find a big-enough parking space.
Just make sure that it's about 4 to 6 feet larger than your car.

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Park on a hill

What to do if your engine overheats

Hot cars are cool. Overheated engines? Not so much. Here's how to handle an overheated car.

Step 1: Turn off the A/C and turn on the heat.
This transfers the heat away from your engine and into the car.

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Over heating engine

How to change a flat tire

Why wait for a tow truck when you can change a flat tire yourself?

Step 1: Find a safe place to pull over.
Shut off your engine and engage the parking brake.

More instructions on changing a flat >

Change a flat tire