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Features
Dust Jacket, Ex-Library
ISBN
9781552979754
Book Title
Clueless about Cars : an Easy Guide to Car Maintenance and Repair
Book Series
The Clueless Ser.
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
Item Length
10 in
Publication Year
2004
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Charles Abramovici, Lisa Christensen
Genre
Transportation
Topic
Automotive / Repair & Maintenance, General, Automotive / General
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Width
7 in
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
155297975X
ISBN-13
9781552979754
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038575398

Product Key Features

Book Title
Clueless about Cars : an Easy Guide to Car Maintenance and Repair
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Automotive / Repair & Maintenance, General, Automotive / General
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation
Author
Charles Abramovici, Lisa Christensen
Book Series
The Clueless Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-303528
Reviews
Covers all aspects of automobile care and maintenance... clear line drawings help readers visualize complex systems... upbeat text., The clear, chatty voice is perfect for novice drivers... large, clear, black-and-white drawings are well labeled, making it easy to visualize each system., The clear, chatty voice is perfect for novice drivers... large, clear, black-and-white drawings are well labeled., Clear, chatty voice... covers all aspects of automobile care and maintenance... clear line drawings help readers visualize complex systems... upbeat text... Sure to be a hit with novice drivers.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
629.28/72
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Introduction: Your Car Will Thank You Getting to Know Your Car A Healthy Car is A Happy Car The Engine The Transmission The Suspension The Steering The Brakes The Tires The Body The Electrical System Protecting Your Investment: Preventive Maintenance Going with the Flow Filters The Tune-Up For Safety's Sake Tires Brakes In the Right Direction: Your Steering System She Rides Like a Dream: The Suspension Diagnosing Your Car's Symptoms And for My Next Impression...: Explaining Your Car's Problems Rude Noises Good, and Bad, Vibrations Inside the Car Other Problems The You Can Feel Enlightenment Tips and Tricks of the Trade: Talking to Your Mechanic You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover. But a Garage? Meet the Parents: Trusting Your Baby to a New Guy Talking to Your Mechanic: Don't Be Embarrassed How to Get the Best Price Mechanical Faux Pas: What Not to Say Gettin' Down and Dirty: Lisa's Do-It-Yourself Guide Getting Acquainted with Your Car I Can Do It All by Myself Safety First Crude Work: Changing the Oil Fuse Boxes Changing Lightbulbs Changing Wipers It'll All Come out in the Wash Tire Pressure Preventing and Dealing with Emergencies You Can Tune a Piano, But Can You Tune a Car? Frankie Valli, Antonio Vivaldi, Your Car and You: The Four Seasons On the Road: Preparing for a Long Road Trip Preparing for Emergencies: What to Pack The Car Owner and the Environment All Revved Up and No Place to Go Waste Not, Want Not Taking the Pressure Off Never Mind the Air Conditioning, Environmental Thinking is Cool Enough Liquid Refreshment Speed Limits Environmentally Friendly Cars How to Buy and Sell a Car A Man's Car Is His Castle Buying a New Car I'll Buy Your Car on One Condition...: Buying Used Selling Your Car Conclusion: The Clued-In Mechanic Glossary: Carspeak Resources Repair and Maintenance Record Index
Synopsis
"The worst thing a customer can do is put the keys on the table and tell the mechanic, 'Fix it.' It's like giving him a blank check." - Lisa Christensen A huge purchase and commitment, cars are more complex and expensive to maintain and car owners are becoming less involved in their maintenance and repair. Written by a licensed mechanic and diagnostic specialist, Clueless About Cars explains in simple terms how to deal with car maintenance and repair. This user-friendly book describes the major systems of the automobile, what can go wrong and how to prevent breakdowns. Step-by-step instructions are provided for do-it-yourself basic automotive repairs and engine maintenance. The chapters covering safety provide vital advice on: Tires Brakes Suspension Steering Dealing with emergencies. The book translates automotive jargon into clear language and explains what owners can realistically do for themselves and when to see a mechanic. A separate chapter is devoted to revealing tricks of the trade. Also included are suggestions on how to understand a mechanic and how to buy or sell a car. Filled with amusing anecdotes, Clueless About Cars is written for both novice car owners as well as experienced drivers who want a better sense of control., Guide to dealing with general car maintenance and repairs, car emergencies and buying and selling a car.
LC Classification Number
TL152.C5575 2004

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