Many people look to save money and fix your car yourself. Not that there's anything wrong with that. You just need some patience, some tools and some time. Digital cameras will also be a good idea as well. Also you might want to look in the manual repairs, if he really gets involved. You can give a torque specification and if certain parts need to be changed.
Starting off I will not go into great. Keep simple repairs, oil changes and filters. It can make a huge difference in performance and gas mileage of any vehicle. Think of it this way, if the oil is dirty it will not be enough lubrication and cause some unnecessary heat. This will cause the engine to work a little harder on yourself to keep cool. air filter can restrict airflow to the engine. Try to put a hand on your mouth and open your fingers slightly. You have to work a little to the air, the same thing applies here. Another thing, check tire pressure. They say that for every 2 psi under inflated tires you lose 1 mile per gallon. They are simple enough. Always check the car for any site location. Also the amount of its oil, air filter recommendations, and tire pressure.
Now, if you go deeper with the repair, digital camera would be good to have. As the car next to you, you could lose track of where things go. images can remind you where to go and screw the parts used. It can also be good, when waiting for parts. You can put the screws in a small zip lock bag and label what they are. Go slowly, especially if it's your first time. No need to break or cause more damage that is already there. See how it turn out thatare trying to to remove . There might be a seal that needs to fit exactly right when it goes back together, if you do not fit right it could cause more problems. I have worked on cars for years. I still did it every time. After several times doing the same fix, I'm sure what should go where.
Do not over tighten things. Manufacturers make the torque specs for a reason. Torque is defined by Webster as: turning or twisting force. When you tighten the more things you could be causing more damage making repairs take longer. You can warp parts easy, especially when they are made of aluminum. You can also destroy the gaskets and seals. Always put the screws on the first hand, if it does not go for that reason. Figure it out, move things around. Sometimes if you change your part, the weight of the screws can make to feel tight. Move around a bit part to see if the screw is easier to start threading. Remember to take your time to repair.
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