The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Car Care and Repair Illustrated — by Dan Ramsey

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You’re no idiot, of course. You usually remember to keep your car’s gas tank filled—and you know you should check the oil regularly. But when it comes to doing basic repairs and maintenance checks, you feel like your brain's running on empty...

Don't feel like a dipstick! Whether your car is a classic or your new baby, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Car Care and Repair Illustrated shows you—with photographs and foolproof instructions—how to repair and care for your auto. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:

• An illustrated glossary with easy-to-understand definitions of frequently used automotive terms.
  
  
• Simple checks you can do at the gas pump or in your driveway.
  
  
• Step-by-step instructions on how to perform common auto repairs—no special skills or tools needed!
  
  
• Expert advice on when—and how—to perform basic preventive maintenance jobs.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Your Car Illustrated
How Cars Run | Knowing Your Car | Getting Parts and Tools | Finding Resources.

Part 2: Illustrated Maintenance
Maintenance at the Gas Pump | Maintenance in Your Garage or Driveway | Changing Oil and Filter | Twice-a-Year Maintenance | Every-Year Maintenance | Every-Two-Years Maintenance.

Part 3: Illustrated Repairs
Easy Mechanical Repairs | Easy Electrical Repairs | Easy Body Repairs | Easy Interior Repairs.

Appendixes
Illustrated Car Care and Repair Glossary | Car Care and Repair Resources | Preventive Maintenance Tips.

About the Author:

Dan Ramsey is the author of more than 20 books for do-it-yourselfers. Besides working on his own cars, Dan previously authored The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care as well as a book for automotive repair shops. He also restores classic cars and trucks for the fun of it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Car Care and Repair Illustrated — by Dan Ramsey