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Auto Repair For Dummies


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Written by: Deanna Sclar



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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2872
ISBN: 0764550896
Number Of Pages: 600
Publication Date: 1999-09-30
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide


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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 you

  • Don'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.


  • User Comments about the Auto Repair For Dummies

    Now I don't think it will help her shop for discount auto accessories or install rebuilt cylinder heads but for changing the oil, checking tire pressure, etc. My daughter just got her first car and while she knows a little about the car, the general knowledge provided in this book is great. It is easy to understand and will help her explain a problem to a mechanic that will be useful to the mechanic. and general maintenance, it sure beats the manual that is provided by the manufacturer. This book is in the pouch behind the driver's seat.



    This book is a must have because of all of the helpful information of how to maintain your car. This book helps anyone with repairing cars or maintaining them. This book teaches you many things from the basics to the more challenging maintenance.



    I find this book good for me. I know nothing about cars and the book tells everything I want to know.



    Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start. She's also revised schedules for tune-ups and oil changes, included driving tips that can save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting problems and determining when to call in a professional mechanic.



    The best thing about this book is that it explains the basics about how cars operate in a thorough manner. 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 So if you have no knowledge about how a car works then its a great book for you.