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How Your Car Works: Understand Your Car and Your Mechanic!

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For more than twenty years I have been involved in the automotive world and during that time I have met hundreds, if not thousands, of people. The majority of these people were not tech savvy, at least not about an automobile, and that’s okay because none of us can know everything about everything. Even though they did not understand all the intricacies of how their vehicle operated, they still wanted someone to explain things to them in such a way that they could at least get a basic understanding. That, my friends, is the purpose of this book. It won't help you repair your own car, but it will certainly help you to better communicate with those who service your vehicle, as well as help you to gain an understanding of how the various systems of your car operate. There are also two great Tips sections. One for new drivers, and the other contains tips for when taking your car in for service! Visit me atRead more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Keith E Smith


Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2014


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 660 KB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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Format: Kindle
I would definatly use this book in understanding my car and how it works. It covered very simple things that should be covered for all drivers, to some the more complex. I think early drivers would enjoy this book as a reference, and yes, most older drivers. I have found that research and understanding your car is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself or your children. I found the codes to be useful. Many of this information can be found on the internet, but not in once place. This succinctly puts all you would ever know in a place you can find it. It is definatley not a repair manual. But it would make a great companion to the Hanes (which is a more detailed repair manual and far more useful than the owners manual). Things I have learned through this book, that I have a V engine and what the means, and that getting an oil check less often probably isn't going to ruin my car (relieved) although it was suggested I look at owners manual. I didn't really study the book throughly, but found myself glued to the area I know is a problem with my car, like the catlytic converter. Just knowing how things work can be really helpful. I think all automotive stores (or at least some of the ones that work on cars)should carry this, ever notice they don't carry informative stuff like this..it's cause they don't want you to know, but YOU want to know..trust me. Thanks for this new way of researching. I look forward to your other books! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013 by Allakara
    • Comprehensive and straightforward
Format: Kindle
This book is awesome! It cuts through all of the jargon to the meat and potatoes of how cars function. It's elegant in its simplicity, and teaches you what you need to know to hold your own on a conversation on cars.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020 by Aaron J. Herstol
    • Simple and enlightening
Format: Kindle
Pumped gas as as a kid in two different garages, so I understand a little about cars, mechanics, and parts. Yet, after reading this book, I now understand so much more. That alone, in the long run, could save me money.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017 by football fan
    • Great book! Now I can talk to my mechanic intelligently.
Format: Kindle
How Your Car works by Keith Smith describes what I, as a novice, wanted to know about all the various systems of my automobile. Its information is concise, yet not overly detailed, and will allow me to talk to and understand my mechanic intelligently. It is chock full of good advise that will help me care for my automobile. I'd recommended it to anyone who would like to talk to their auto mechanic intelligently. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014 by Robert C. Aaron
    • Good read for fundamentals
Format: Kindle
Have your teenager read this prior to getting their license. It's not overly complex and gives you the basics to help you understand the many systems in every car.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017 by Matt Jaggard
    • Easy to read
Format: Kindle
Although the book is written by a mechanic, his writing is easy to understand. I didn't know how cars work, and this book helped me with that.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013 by Joan
    • short and expensive
Format: Paperback
I made a big mistake, not again...in the future I will be more careful...this books it s like it was written by a novice, it won t teach you anything....too short and unhelpful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014 by Law man
    • Good primer for the new driver
Format: Kindle
A well written book that every new driver should read. Explains the systems of an auto in very clear language.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016 by James P. Coletta

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