{"product_id":"auto-repair-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Auto Repair for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeanna Sclar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuto Repair For Dummies, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119543619) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eAuto Repair For Dummies, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition \u003c\/i\u003e(9780764599026). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform routine repairs and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot problems and handle roadside emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave fuel and extend your car's life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the skills to maintain your car like a pro!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape, including how to change coolant and oil, repair leaks, and check breaks. Along with learning about rollover protection, you will also discover how to utilize stability control. Plus, you'll see how to go green on the road--from recycling oil to choosing alternatively fueled vehicles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn under-the-hood checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on using proper tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques to extend car life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEco-friendly tips for saving fuel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrations to help with repairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePros of alternative fuels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose, check, and care for tires\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeanna Sclar\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed auto repair expert. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including NBC's \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show and the NBC\u003ci\u003eNightly News\u003c\/i\u003e. Sclar lectures internationally on the ecological impact of vehicles and is active in promoting residential solar energy programs. Sclar is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBuying a Car For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761076076832,"sku":"9781119543619","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8fa942e071796df3c43d99afec4524e4.webp?v=1780198988","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/auto-repair-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}