Most people don't realize how simple some "expensive" car repairs actually are. Here are 5 that shops charge $100-$500+ for that you can do in your driveway with basic tools:

1. Brake pads — Shop charges $200-400/axle

This is literally unbolting 2 bolts, sliding out old pads, pushing back the caliper piston, and sliding in new ones. 20 minutes per side once you've done it once. Parts cost $25-60.

2. Air filter replacement — Shop charges $50-80

Pop open a plastic box under your hood, pull out old filter, drop in new one. 2 minutes. Filter costs $12.

3. Spark plugs — Shop charges $150-300

Unscrew old ones, screw in new ones. Hardest part is getting to them on some engines. 30-45 min. Plugs cost $15-40 for a set.

4. Battery replacement — Shop charges $75-150 for labor alone

Two bolts and two cable ends. 10 minutes max.

5. Serpentine belt — Shop charges $150-250

One tensioner pulley, route the new belt, release. 15 minutes with a diagram (which is usually on a sticker under your hood).

The shops aren't scamming you — they have overhead. But if you're trying to save money, these are the easiest wins. All of these are covered step-by-step inside ShaggysRepair.

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