A Practical Guide to Managing Automotive Repair

Steven M. Levine

This booklet is intended to be a practical guide for someone not interested in making his or her own repairs. Read it and you will feel knowledgeable when dealing with automotive service centers and providers. This booklet also provides maintenance tips as well as information on dealing with the unexpected. Other publications are written for the do-it-yourselfer looking to make his or her own repairs. This publication is different.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1   Introduction
Chapter 2   Generic Maintenance Schedule
Chapter 3   Oil
Chapter 4   Tune up
Chapter 5   Brakes
Chapter 6   Suspension and Alignment
Chapter 7   Mufflers and Exhaust
Chapter 8   Cooling System
Chapter 9   Transmission
Chapter 10   Timing Belts
Chapter 11   Use Your Senses for Diagnosis
Chapter 12   Tires and Repairing Flats
Chapter 13   Gasoline
Chapter 14   Batteries
Chapter 15   Towing
Chapter 16   Electrical Problems (Shorts)
Chapter 17   A Little Extra Now Could Save Money Later
Chapter 18   Emergency Roadside Assistance
Chapter 19   How to Jump Start your Vehicle
Chapter 20   How to Change a Flat Tire
Chapter 21   What to do if you are in an Accident
Chapter 22   Warranties
Chapter 23   Lemon Laws
Chapter 24    Conclusion

Special Safety Note and Disclaimer

This publication is only intended to be a basic guide to vehicle repair and its information is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. While it is intended to be complete and accurate, it is in no way all-inclusive. In many situations we make suggestions as to how to work with licensed mechanics, repairmen, and technicians as well as how to handle certain situations on your own. However, no publication of this nature can possibly anticipate every situation, set of facts, or circumstance that may arise and, as such, all explanations, recommendations, suggestions, or the like are made without any guarantee or warranty on our part. Accordingly, we disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of this publication.

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