One of the great joys of car ownership is doing something on it yourself. Even if you're not a technical person, there are some very simple repairs or modifications that you can undertake yourself in the garage or driveway.

And while some of these may be exceedingly simple to people that are experienced, enthusiasts that are just starting out or who may be intimidated by mechanical work need to start somewhere. These simple tasks will get you to know your car better and possibly make you move on to more complicated tasks in the future.

1. Changing your oil

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2. Changing spark plugs

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3. Bleeding brakes

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4. Installing new shocks

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5. Replace brake pads

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Now go get outside and try some maintenance. Before you know it, you'll be doing a full engine rebuild.

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