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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 yo li>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 li>What makes your
vehicle go (and how and why A program of "preventive medicine" to avoid troubl
Shopping for tools and knowing how to use the Diesel engines and alternatively
powered car How to keep your car looking its bes Dealing with on-road
emergencie
Checking your tires, alignment, and steerin 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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