Florida Woman Fixes Car Herself—Swaps "Beginner-Friendly" Part in 15 Minutes

A Florida woman recently sparked widespread discussion on TikTok after sharing her experience of successfully replacing her car's EVAP purge valve in just 15 minutes. She first visited AutoZone to get a free diagnostic trouble code, then researched online and discovered it was a "beginner-friendly" repair job—prompting her to tackle it herself. In the video, wearing gloves and safety goggles, she effortlessly removed the old part and installed the new one, resolving her vehicle's rough idling issue. The entire process required almost no specialized tools and cost significantly less than a mechanic’s quote. The video has garnered over 20,000 views, with many commenters sharing their own DIY car repair stories and encouraging others to give it a try. As auto repair costs rise and trust in repair shops declines, more and more vehicle owners are opting to handle simple fixes themselves.