Auto Repair For Dummies
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Most of us don’t know the first thing about the machines we’re licensed to drive – and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If you’re like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something goes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and burnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance could have kept your wheels turning for a long time.
Auto Repair For Dummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at the incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling out money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need. This easy-to-understand guide is also for you if youDon't have the vaguest idea of how a car works. Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle. Are tired of other people assuming (especially if you’re a teenager or a woman) that you aren’t capable of handling repairs yourself. Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency. Are tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance.
This book shows you how your car works; what it needs in the way of tender loving care; and how to keep from being overcharged if you need to entrust repairs to someone else. Auto Repair For Dummies also gives you the scoop on these topics and more: What makes your vehicle go (and how and why) A program of "preventive medicine" to avoid trouble Shopping for tools and knowing how to use them Diesel engines and alternatively powered cars How to keep your car looking its best Dealing with on-road emergencies Checking your tires, alignment, and steering
By handling the simple maintenance and tune-ups and being able to diagnose trouble and perform the less complex repairs yourself, you’ll save some serious money. Once you break the ice (or crack open the hood), the heady sense of power will carry you through basic car repair and maintenance with confidence and ease.
Most of us don’t know the first thing about the machines we’re licensed to drive – and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If you’re like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something goes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and burnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance could have kept your wheels turning for a long time.
Auto Repair For Dummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at the incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling out money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need. This easy-to-understand guide is also for you if you
This book shows you how your car works; what it needs in the way of tender loving care; and how to keep from being overcharged if you need to entrust repairs to someone else. Auto Repair For Dummies also gives you the scoop on these topics and more:
By handling the simple maintenance and tune-ups and being able to diagnose trouble and perform the less complex repairs yourself, you’ll save some serious money. Once you break the ice (or crack open the hood), the heady sense of power will carry you through basic car repair and maintenance with confidence and ease.
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- Great book for the novice
The best thing about this book is that it explains the basics about how cars operate in a thorough manner.So if you have no knowledge about how a car works then its a great book for you.I learned a lot from reading this book, even if you don't plan on working on your car it will help you understand what needs to be done and make sure the mechanic is treating you fairly
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- good, practical book
The book is a basic, logical approach auto repair book, with a lot of good helpful information and hints to go about taking care of your car. Will it make you a professional mechanic? well, it will give you enough confidence to do a lot of maintenance on your cars and wonder why you ever paid 300 dollars to have a tune up and alternator put in your car when you realize that you can buy a good rebuilt alternator for 25 dollars and doing your own tune up will total much less than 300, not to mention ... Read More
Rating: - Great Basic Book
This was just what I was looking for - as a gift for an 18 year old grandson. He was thrilled -- it is basic enough, without sounding "condescending". Lots of good illustrations and definitions.
Rating: - auto repair for dummies
It is a really good book for those who know nothing about a car. The book was in great condition and the seller is great.
Rating: - Where I started
This book is one of the most important I have read in a long time. I really had a positive experience with it.
My wife started staying home to raise our growing family and I have had to find ways to save money and make it on one salary. The breaks were going on my car and I did NOT want to put the bill on my credit card.
A guy at Church told me that disk brakes were easy. I should do them myself. I bought this book, looked on-line for vehicle specific directions (Auto Zone ... Read More
- Great book for the noviceThe best thing about this book is that it explains the basics about how cars operate in a thorough manner.So if you have no knowledge about how a car works then its a great book for you.I learned a lot from reading this book, even if you don't plan on working on your car it will help you understand what needs to be done and make sure the mechanic is treating you fairly
- good, practical bookThe book is a basic, logical approach auto repair book, with a lot of good helpful information and hints to go about taking care of your car. Will it make you a professional mechanic? well, it will give you enough confidence to do a lot of maintenance on your cars and wonder why you ever paid 300 dollars to have a tune up and alternator put in your car when you realize that you can buy a good rebuilt alternator for 25 dollars and doing your own tune up will total much less than 300, not to mention ... Read More
- Great Basic BookThis was just what I was looking for - as a gift for an 18 year old grandson. He was thrilled -- it is basic enough, without sounding "condescending". Lots of good illustrations and definitions.
- auto repair for dummiesIt is a really good book for those who know nothing about a car. The book was in great condition and the seller is great.
- Where I startedThis book is one of the most important I have read in a long time. I really had a positive experience with it.
My wife started staying home to raise our growing family and I have had to find ways to save money and make it on one salary. The breaks were going on my car and I did NOT want to put the bill on my credit card.
A guy at Church told me that disk brakes were easy. I should do them myself. I bought this book, looked on-line for vehicle specific directions (Auto Zone ... Read More
