Door handles are pretty simple, right? Not exactly. The best type of handle for your door depends on where you're using it, your style, and how it functions.

That can stop the doors from latching. If the latches come loose, a door ajar light will warn drivers. Mazda traced the problem to improper tightening at the factory or uneven door surfaces.

If your door is rubbing on the latching side, you will have to adjust either the hinge channel or the latch channel. You need to make small adjustments and unscrew only one screw at a time.

Whether you’re securing your backyard fence or keeping a cupboard door from swinging open, a reliable door latch will get the job done, and most are relatively simple to install.