The 300,000 Mile Car (Repair & Ownership) [Paperback]

Roy Cox (Author), Davidson Gigliotti (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766831760 | ISBN-13: 978-0766831766 | Publication Date: October 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

Innovations in technology, increasingly stringent government regulations, and consumer demands have all combined to make the automobile one of today's most significant investments. As costs for new and pre-owned vehicles continue to rise, extending the life of the car has never been more important. That's why The 300,000 Mile Car is a "must." Inside this highly readable, sometimes humorous, self-help manual are easy-to-understand explanations, tips, guidelines and strategies for everything - from estimating the real costs of car ownership through diagnosing common problems and avoiding fraud at the automotive repair shop. This guide devotes two chapters to the subject of purchasing a new or used car, going over items such as: finding out what dealers really pay, negotiating techniques, the games of the sales floor and how to avoid them, leasing vs. purchasing, types of leases, and how rebates actually work. An extraordinarily complete reference to economical car ownership, this book is guaranteed to take the mystery out of how cars operate and put readers in the driver's seat when it comes to controlling all of the expenses associated with owning and operating their vehicles.

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Innovations in technology, increasingly stringent government regulations, and consumer demands have all combined to make the automobile one of today's most significant investments. As costs for new and pre-owned vehicles continue to rise, extending the life of the car has never been more important. That's why The 300,000 Mile Car is a "must." Inside this highly readable, sometimes humorous, self-help manual are easy-to-understand explanations, tips, guidelines and strategies for everything - from estimating the real costs of car ownership through diagnosing common problems and avoiding fraud at the automotive repair shop.

This guide devotes two chapters to the subject of purchasing a new or used car, going over items such as: finding out what dealers really pay, negotiating techniques, the games of the sales floor and how to avoid them, leasing vs. purchasing, types of leases, and how rebates actually work. An extraordinarily complete reference to economical car ownership, this book is guaranteed to take the mystery out of how cars operate and put readers in the driver's seat when it comes to controlling all of the expenses associated with owning and operating their vehicles.

- Sidebars and pictures are used to effectively convey information, eliminating the need to wade through excessively long blocks of text.

- Selecting the "right" car and taking possession is examined in detail, enabling readers to steer smoothly through the exciting, yet often intimidating, car-buying process.

- Tips for choosing the correct gas, oil, fluids, and tires improve vehicle performance while underscoring the role of preventative maintenance in reducing service and repair costs.

- Sounds that cars make and what they mean are explained, instilling confidence in diagnosing problems and communicating with professional automotive technicians.

- Step-by-step procedures for making simple, money-saving repairs and adjustments are outlined clearly, decreasing the need for costly trips to the automotive repair shop.

About the Author

Roy has been a part of the automotive service industry for 40 years. He is a member of SAE International. As a technician, he is an ASE Certified Triple Master plus L-1, and was inducted into the ASIA Technicians? Hall of Fame in 1996. He is also a certified locksmith. He began his career as a mechanic in a small, family-owned repair shop in Washington, D.C. In 1964, they did road service in the old-fashioned way, dispatching a mechanic in a jeep, not a tow truck, and getting most of the cars started on the roadside. Since then, Roy has worn many hats, including dealership service technician, assistant service manager, road tester, quality control specialist, automotive instructor and program head at a community college. He is co-author of The 300,000 Mile Car, published by Thomson Delmar Learning.

For the last 14 years, Roy has worked in Automotive Services at AAA?s National Offices, and has continued to change hats. Today, he is Manager of Technical Training and Research, responsible for the towing manual, lockout manual, and training for emergency road service providers, as well as managing the onsite AAA Car Care Plus Center, which provides auto repairs and maintenance for AAA National Office employees.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (October 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766831760
• ISBN-13: 978-0766831766
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,635,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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