Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Auto Upkeep is an excellent and very highly recommended primer and self-teaching tool. -- MidWest Book Review

I have reviewed other books, but this one is by far...the easiest for the basic consumer to comprehend. -- Al Starrine, Assistant Professor, Automotive Service Technology, Northern Michigan University

If you have a new driver in the family, we suggest you invest in a copy...an absolute must-read! -- MotorWeek, Television's Original Automotive Magazine - John Davis, Host and Producer

Product Description

If you own a car or are in the market for one, Auto Upkeep is the book for you! From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep presents the information you need in an easy-to-follow format with detailed pictures and drawings. An accompanying CD provides review questions and hands-on activities to help you apply concepts from the text.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: Rolling Hills Publishing (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974079200
• ISBN-13: 978-0974079202
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #252,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for anyone curious about cars., July 12, 2004

By	Dale Wolfe (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book with my 16-year-old daughter in mind. Since she used half of her own hard earned money to make her first car purchase she is interested in knowing how to maintain it properly. She started asking me questions and I didn't know all the answers, so I decided to buy Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care. I didn't want a book so mechanically complex that she wouldn't read it, so I'm glad I found this book! The pictures and illustrations are excellent. The author of Auto Upkeep simplifies complex automotive systems in a way that keeps her attention and mine. My 14-year-old son has also begun reading it!

My only regret is that I didn't buy this book before my daughter bought her car. I know it would have saved us some money. I never took "auto shop" in school, so I learned things the hard way. It's great to know that I am helping my kids learn the basics easily and early in life.

I highly recommend this book!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book about cars that people can understand., September 8, 2003

By A Customer

What a novice idea! Someone finally wrote a book that I can use in a beginning automotive class! I've taught for 30 years+ and have never seen an automotive book that doesn't intimidate students. They actually like this one and enjoy reading about cars. In my classes I usually have 20% girls. At the beginning of the year I always say things to set their minds at ease. After handing out these books, and letting the class look through them, I could see the tension and fear vanish not only from the girls, but from the guys also. I would highly recommend this book for students of automotive classes and for the novice out there!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information in an easy to follow format, September 1, 2003

By A Customer

What a great book for those of us who are not mechanically inclined. It has tips and information on everything from purchasing a vehicle to how often to service the various components ~ from oil to tires to coolants. It also has great 'tech tips' on the various items and even gives basic estimates in the price guide portion of different items. A must for any new driver.