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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach

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This book is like my automotive bible, I am from Trinidad and own my automtive shop, getting up to date in the automotive field here is a real problem, this book gave me the opportunity to better myself in my field. It also helped me to passed the A1 and A8 ASE certification in one try that was recently introduced into my country 1 year ago. I highly recommend this book to all interested in this field.

From a novice standpoint; it's excellent. Well, I practically grew-up in my dad's garage (like many of you) but never had formal training... I've just finished a 5 month training course at a trade school and this was one of the text books. Very well organized, easy to read, good illustrations, and it's a great
overview of automotive systems in general. A solid introductory.

This is a textbook and can be quite technical in terms of the electronics, etc.. It is not for the casual reader, but is for someone who is serious about the subject. There is very detailed information on theory and operation of all the automotive systems. Main reason I purchased was it gives all the details along with great photographs in color. The book is high dollar, but you are paying for quality. This book gives you the knowledge that makes it easier to understand the specific repair manual for you automobile. This book pays for itself. You want both the basics and advanced topics, BUY IT. I suggest you do not buy this as a repair manual since each car is different in terms of component location.

This is probably the 4th book from Jack Erjavec that I have read. He was an instructor at a college I attended in the 90's. Without a doubt, one of the most interesting men I've ever met. I am still in the automotive industry and have been for ten years. I will undoubtedly be learning from Jack my whole life.

The book was like new except that is was rubber-stamped on the inside of the front cover and it also had a number written on the pages in magic marker. For my purposes it was acceptable. However, if I needed an unmarked new book I would have had to return it.