Car problems - they always do happen with the worst possible timing. With the new cars of today, having computers and hi-tech equipment inside, it's hard to fix the car by yourself when problems occur. If you've got an older car you might be able to fix many car problems by yourself. If you want to fix more advanced car problems, than changing a flat tire, by yourself you should search the Internet for information regarding the problem and your car model. There are lots of car sites where you can find help from everything between amateurs to professionals.
How serious is your car problem? It might be something you can fix by yourself, even if you're not a professional. It all depends on how serious the problem is. If you need to change engine or repaint the car for example, then you might want to consider consulting a professional to get it done properly. If you instead only have a broken light bulb, need to change exhaust system, or something similar then you should get yourself a good step by step guide that shows you how to fix the car problem yourself. Most of the times you will realize that you can fix more by yourself than you think. Many battery problems, radiator problems and car stereo problem can easily be fixed. If you just take the time to read a little about what how to fix it, you should be fine off fixing it yourself.
If you want to get hold on some cheap used parts that might be just as good as the brand new ones you should contact your local junkyard and see what they have. They might have exactly what you're looking for available in good shape. A lot of people save some serious money by buying second hand. You don't only save money; you also save on the environment by buying used parts instead of new ones. There are times when new parts are better for the environment than the used ones, but as long as the used ones aren't broken or faulty in any way there's no point in spending money on new parts.
The latest thing is for private persons and smaller companies to buy and sell used car parts on electronic marketplaces. This way you can search through enormous inventories for that special part you're looking for within seconds. Compare that to calling around to junkyards and dealers all over the country. Now you can do it by yourself in just couple of seconds. This could be a gold mine if you're in the search for rarer original parts.
The conclusion here is that you can fix a lot of car problems yourself with the help of a good guide or manual!