The Lady Mechanic's Total Car Care for the Clueless: A Manual for Car Owners Book

One of the problems with technical manuals written to teach us all about a subject we don't understand and that already intimidates or confuses us is that the manual itself fills our tired little brains with so much technical jargon and extraneous information that we end up not remembering two-thirds of it anyway. Not here! Volpe has written a book for the people who don't want to change their own oil or tune up their engine, but need to know what it means and what to do when the oil light comes on or the dash indicator light says "check engine." Admit it: this applies to a lot of us--and probably you. Volpe covers the essentials: what to do and when to do it (maintenance); deciphering lights, leaks, noises, and funny smells; how to find a good mechanic; how to jump-start a battery and change a tire; and even offers tips on buying a used car, all in clear, everyday language that even you can understand. Interspersed with humor and sound advice gleaned from the author's experience as a mechanic and a teacher of auto mechanics for 10 years, this book is compact--made to fit into your glove compartment--and that's where it ought to be the next time you pull out of the driveway. --Mark A. HettsRead More