{"product_id":"how-to-keep-your-volkswagen-alive-a-manual-of-step-by-step-procedures-for-the-compleat-idiot-paperback","title":"How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Aschwanden\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJohn Muir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTosh Gregg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the practical skills to keep their Volkswagen running smoothly. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert knowledge \u003c\/b\u003eon any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-understand, fun-to-read information\u003c\/b\u003e for novice and veteran mechanics alike, with anecdotal descriptions and clear language to help take the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrusted advice \u003c\/b\u003efrom the late John Muir, whose in-depth knowledge and sense of humor have guided Volkswagen enthusiasts for nearly 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-lettered with intricate hand-drawn illustrations throughout \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated information\u003c\/b\u003e on problem-solving, with new photos and an updated resource list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with trusted insight, troubleshooting tips, and clear directions, \u003ci\u003eHow to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate VW manual.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Muir \u003c\/b\u003e(1918-1977) was a writer, mechanic, and expert on the maintenance and repair of Volkswagens. Originally a structural engineer working for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, in the 1960s he quit his job to become a writer and car mechanic in Taos, New Mexico.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1969, Muir collaborated with the artist Peter Aschwanden to create the definitive manual for Volkswagen owners, How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive; A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot. The first edition sold more than two million copies.\u003cbr\u003eIn November 1977, Muir passed away from a brain tumor. His self-published first edition is considered one of the most successful self-published books in history, and his manual remains the definitive guide for VW owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 10.88 x 8.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771474542880,"sku":"9781566913102","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cc8e80b656e478891a5895efa4b5b468.webp?v=1780387189","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-keep-your-volkswagen-alive-a-manual-of-step-by-step-procedures-for-the-compleat-idiot-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}