Auto Repair for Dummies

Sclar, Deanna

McGraw=Hill

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

McGraw-Hill Companies

You're a perfectly competent adult, an expert in your field, you run your own life, and you're proud of your decision-making ability and accomplishments. Then the car breaks down and your mechanic asks what the problem seems to be, and you are reduced to saying, "Well, uh, it doesn't run..." Fear not! Help is on the way. Deanna Sclar offers simple, straightforward explanations and instructions for the seriously car-repair-impaired, and the over 300 illustrations help you tell the difference between the gizmo that makes the other parts go up and down, and other stuff.

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 <ul>
<li>Don't have the vaguest idea of how a car works.</li> <li>Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle.</li> <li>Are tired of other people assuming (especially if you’re a teenager or a woman) that you aren’t capable of handling repairs yourself.</li> <li>Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency.</li> <li>Are tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance.</li> </ul>
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: <ul>
<li>What makes your vehicle go (and how and why)</li> <li>A program of "preventive medicine" to avoid trouble</li> <li>Shopping for tools and knowing how to use them</li> <li>Diesel engines and alternatively powered cars</li> <li>How to keep your car looking its best</li> <li>Dealing with on-road emergencies</li> <li>Checking your tires, alignment, and steering</li> </ul>
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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Buying a car is never easy. Besides spending a sizeable amount ofmoney on this investment, your liveliness probably relies on thisvehicle. You need to know that your car will get you from point Ato point B in a timely and safe manner--so buying a lemon isnot something you can afford to do. Buying A Car For Dummies is for you if you need to findout how to buy, sell, insure, drive, protect, or rent a vehicle. Itdoesn't matter how old you are (as long as you can legallydrive and have a license), this book can make your experience withcars a smooth ride. Buying A Car For Dummies can help you save a truckload ofmoney over the life of your vehicle as you find out all you need toknow about new and used car ownership in this entertaining andinformative reference guide. This dependable book covers allavenues of buying and owning a car, from negotiating a fair priceto finding reliable insurance to saving money on routine servicing.You'll stay in the driver&amp; #8217;s seat as you discoverhow to: * Calculate how much you current car really costs you * Weigh the pros and cons of buying new or used * Get the best trade-in, resale, or donation value for yourvehicle * Pick out a cherry and avoid lemons--expert advice forbuying a reliable used car * Determine what features and options you really need in a newcar * Get the straight scoop on financing or leasing your car * Find an insurance policy and company you can trust * Protect your automotive assets--from steering wheel locksto full-blown security systems With Buying A Car For Dummies as your guide, you can parkyou fears, frustrations, and anxieties as you discover how todecide between buying or leasing new wheels, how to negotiate withcar dealers, how to foil car thieves and carjackers, how to protectyourself in a breakdown or accident, and how to protect yourautomotive assets with insurance, warranties, and servicecontracts. Plus, the book features a list of ten great automotiveWeb sites for pricing information, ratings, industry news,diagnostic troubleshooting, and more.

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Business & Money

Economics

For Dummies

The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updated Forty-eight percent of U.S. households perform at least some automobile maintenance on their own, with women now accounting for one third of this $34 billion automotive do-it-yourself market. For new or would-be do-it-yourself mechanics, this illustrated how-to guide has long been a must and now it's even better. A complete reorganization now puts relevant repair and maintenance information directly after each automotive system overview, making it much easier to find hands-on fix-it instructions. Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. 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. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start. Deanna Sclar (Long Beach, CA), an acclaimed auto repair expert and consumer advocate, has contributed to the Los Angeles Times and has been interviewed on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and other television programs.

Auto Repair For Dummies

Reference

Covers the electrical, ignition, fuel, cooling, and suspension systems, and provides advice on tuneups, bodywork, and new car selection

Ten Speed Press+

Describes how most roadside emergencies can be prevented with proper maintenance, or dealt with on the spot, including a flat tire, vapor lock, faulty hoses, and mysterious noises

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