Auto Repair for Dummies

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.