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- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 7.3 x 1.4 x 9.2 in
- Weight
- 2.31 lb
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Publication date
- January 7, 2019
- Edition
- 2nd
- Language
- English
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Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (6). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. 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. Read more
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| Publisher | For Dummies |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 7, 2019 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 576 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1119543614 |
| ISBN-13 | 19 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.3 x 1.4 x 9.2 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Fantastic Manual for car incompetents as myself!
I love this book because I am incompetent with vehicles. I know how to fill up my gas tank. I know how to pop my hood. I know the check engine light coming on is bad. Literally, that is the extent to my car knowledge. I don't know how to change a tire. I struggled to pop hoods. I have no clue what a radiator looks like, or even what it does. My father worked on vehicles when he was younger but never taught his children about vehicles; he did all the work for us. I always took my car to the local quick change to get my oil change. I have relied on everyone else to take care of my vehicle for me, and I have to trust their judgment and what they ask to fix my vehicles. I am an analyzer. I analyze numbers and trends. I have great business skills, am technologically advanced and can type 117 words a minute. I have two Master Degrees and am working toward my PhD. I am confident in what I know. And what I know, is I don't know a blasted thing about vehicles in any form, and that aggravates the snot out of me. I was having problems with the battery in my truck a few weeks ago; it was just not getting enough juice to start. I would did everything I knew to do (see aforementioned) and had people come examine it to no avail. Some days it would start and other days it wouldn't. I was on my lunch break when my truck died, again. I couldn't get back to work. I called my supervisor and she sent one of my co-workers (very capable with auto-mechanics) to come take a look. He opened my hood looked at the battery and said "your clamp is loose, that's why your not getting any power." I looked at him dumbfounded. What's a clamp? He then took a screwdriver, unscrewed something, and pushed a little on this thingymajig called a clamp. The truck started. I decided that was the last straw. Something so simple made me late and affected my job performance. If I knew the basics about vehicles I could have gotten my truck started. I didn't and I didn't. I went to work in a foul mood, determined to learn auto-mechanics. I searched amazon, found this book, and knew it was for me. Since that time: I can change my oil. I take care of all the fluids. I can change all tires, check the gauges, coolants, anything basic. I have decided I am going to take an auto-mechanic class at the local community college. I also want to build a little garage some day, and start small repairs on my own vehicles. I would genuinely like to take a clunker and fix it with the time I don't have. You can be like this too! I knew absolutely nothing about vehicles! This manual will teach you how to pop open your hood and fill up your gas tank. We laugh at this, but some people genuinely don't know how to do this. My wife didn't when we wed. Fear not; we all have to start somewhere! The manual gives detailed descriptions and accurate, simple pictures of everything you can do without seeing a mechanic for a serious problem. And the book will even elaborate when you may be doing something out of your league. Time to pony up and call the mechanic! Your car should be your best friend. It takes you wherever you need to go and you pray it starts up every morning. Why not take care of it? Not to mention, if you do your own small maintenance repairs starting now until the rest of your life, you could very well save a lot of money. Plus, it's satisfying to look at your vehicle, knowing you have accomplished. If you have basic skills (typing, can change a lightbulb, count to 100, know how to breathe) but don't know the first thing about a vehicle, this book is for you. I believe the book should spark interest and give a desire to learn about vehicles, teaching how to take care of them while saving the reader money. I believe the investment is worth it. And hey, perhaps the cost of the book will be far less than the mechanics hourly rate of fixing your car. I am inclined to think such is probably true in most circumstances. But I could be wrong. After all, I couldn't change a tire until someone showed me how.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2011 by SS
Honestly, no better book for learning the basics of auto repair
Format: Paperback
I started at a job as an automechanic about 7 months ago doing basic oil changes, brake jobs, tires, and the odd catalytic converter. I wanted to learn more in hopes of becoming a more important member of my team and making more money. This book has helped me so much in my off time better understand the ideas behind the things im working on. every time im introduced to something new at work I pick up the book when im home and read the section on it to understand it better. Its become my automotive dictionary and introduction before i do research online. It really is the best way to learn mechanics cause it doesn't start paragraphs with things over your head and discourage you.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024 by Nathan Keeton
good, practical book
The book is a basic, logical approach auto repair book, with a lot of good helpful information and hints to go about taking care of your car. Will it make you a professional mechanic? well, it will give you enough confidence to do a lot of maintenance on your cars and wonder why you ever paid 300 dollars to have a tune up and alternator put in your car when you realize that you can buy a good rebuilt alternator for 25 dollars and doing your own tune up will total much less than 300, not to mention the fact that you will get the satisfaction of doing it yourself and learning as you do it. It is my experience (and I'm sure a lot of folks can relate) that there is almost not a bad book if you put the time and effort to get what you need to accomplish something. If you don't use the book for the intended purpose, then no good will come out of buying it. Get a sandwich instead.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2009 by J. Gonzalez
Very, very helpful guide for the non-mechanic
Format: Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. It’s easy to find guidance on what to fix or replace on your car so as to keep it in shape. It also tells you when to let a pro do it. There are many easy things to do yourself and you save so much money that way. Plus you build up confidence learning a new skills. So far I replaced my spark plugs and pcv valve (which I didn’t even know existed.). I think I have come across a few instances of the index needing to be updated to match this new edition. I’ll edit this later if that is indeed the problem; I can’t remember specific incidences off the top of my head but do believe I found some. Another qualm I have is this book and all dummies books continually say in paragraphs “(refer to chapter three for more info, etc.).” That really gets annoying while you are reading over the topic and I wish for dummies as a whole would stop doing this. It’s not helpful and it disrupts the flow of reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021 by Gibble Fish
Useful knowledge
Format: Paperback
Very good book my man loves it and it helped his m a lot .
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026 by Krista Jay
Good
Format: Paperback
This is more of a beginner friendly book but it's good to start here
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2026 by Rodcliffe Stephens
Great absolute beginner auto repair manual
Format: Paperback
Very clearly written and perfect for someone who's never done more than check the oil. Even shows you what a screwdriver looks like. It's a perfect beginner's primar so I also needed a more indepth manual. This book makes it possible for me to finally understand more complex manuals. Only annoyance is her soapboxing on climate change with 7 references before the first chapter starts. Still 5 stars because it is an excellent beginners book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024 by trish abbott
Good book but not enough
Format: Paperback
Covers a lot but many of them are too basic ending advising to see auto specialists. However, for beginners, it would be good to get the fundamental knowledge.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021 by Amazon Customer