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Auto Repair and Maintenance: Easy Lessons for Maintaining Your Car So It Lasts Longer (Idiot's Guides)

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Cars continue to be more complicated — and more costly to repair. Expert, Dave Stribling, gives readers the basic knowledge and a lot of know-how in Idiot's Guides: Auto Repair and Maintenance. Dozens of step-by-step, full-color photos and illustrations make DIY car repairs and maintenance so much easier, regardless of make or model. And when a repair calls for an expert, this book gives readers the knowledge they need to avoid unnecessary repairs and cost. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; Illustrated edition (August 4, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #704,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #558 in Automotive Engineering (Books) #969 in Automotive Repair (Books) #1,455 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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  • Informative book! Highly recommend it!
Purchased to have on hand for when auto problems arise. Full of useful information to help do somethings yourself and save money and a trip to the mechanic. From how your car works, how to change oil, what to carry and more. Highly recommend it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024 by University Doc

  • Good manual for would-be mechanics
Useful book for anyone who needs detailed how to do it book. The book. is illustrated for older models.' This will make repairs and upkeep easier for the driver or self-help individual.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022 by Max Lubach

  • Never used
I purchased it because I thought I need to catch up with the basics. After a year I have to admit that I never used the book as I am happy with the ubiquitous videos you find everywhere.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024 by Placeholder

  • This book explains cars in understandable words.
This book was a gift for my husband. He has found it to be very informative and is written in “layman’s terms”. Highly recommended for the individual who is trying to gain more info about cars but is not a mechanic.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021 by Patricia Fogle

  • Good information overall
There's nothing wrong with this book or the information on it. I think I was looking for something a little more in depth that talks to me in a way as if i know absolutely nothing. I need that kind of information because I'm a true beginner to cars in that sense. There's a lot of great information on this book though. I wish some of the pictures were more clear or obvious or maybe wider/multiple photos to show different stages of a process. Regardless, good book overall. Not a waste of money by any means. Thank you for creating this. Thank YOU for reading this. Have a good day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021 by Justin Blanton

  • Good book to have. Recommended.
For girls, try to know all the basic auto repair knowledge. Don’t get fool by those business people. They mostly charge you twice more than males. So, it is necessary to know about the oil change, battery, and other little stuffs. This book is a right choice for beginners whom know nothing about the cars. The context is organised and pictures are included to help understanding. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020 by Melissa Moriarty

  • Great book!
Definitely helped give me some foundational knowledge about vehicles. I was able to change my brakes and rotors only using the internet for specs that are specific to my car! So so great, I cant wait to be able to fix more stuff on my car!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019 by Brenda Garrison

  • Great to understand and appreciate your car.
Simple check list at the end for maintaining your car
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020 by Faissal Itani

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