Nutz & Boltz Automotive Survival Guide [Paperback]

David Solomon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Covers every aspect of car maintenance and safety, from filling the gas tank to compiling an emergency road kit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 261 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809230593
• ISBN-13: 978-0809230594
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,976,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to take care of your car so it can take care of you!, July 22, 1998

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"konchinsky" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nutz & Boltz Automotive Survival Guide (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book and have read it through several times. I still use it for reference. David writes in an upbeat manner and injects humor and personal experiences whenever possible. There are many sidebars covering relavent topics. As someone who treats their car like their child, I am always wondering if I am "doing right" by my car. This book gives a preventative maintenance schedule and explains why it is important.
A lot of the book is devoted to emergency situations, what to do in case of a blow-out, how to drive in bad weather, how to get out of the mud, etc. This is all good stuff to know and it is not taught in the that little book you study with in preparation for your driver's license exam. David also writes about current topics like avoiding car-jacking and pros & cons of different security devices. It also covers wht you should carry in your trunk for an emergency road kit.
This book is for the not-so-mechanically-inclined, it does not tell you how to rebuild your transmission, but it does cover how to find a good mechanic. It does explain how to do all of the things that an amateur would feel confident doing: checking and inspecting fluids, tire care, getting rid of squeaks, etc. It even gives a brief lesson in auto reconditioning.
In my opinion, even if you are a certified mechanic, you could benefit by reading the emergency situation information. If you are an amateur, you can definately learn a lot by reading this book cover to cover.