Inside
this self-help manual are easy-to-understand
explanations, guidelines, tips and strategies for
everything—from estimating the real costs of car
ownership through diagnosing common problems and
avoiding fraud at the repair shop.
From the Publisher:
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.
Book Highlights:
- 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.
Table of Contents:
Choosing the Right Car (in the first place) | Taking
Possession | Getting Off to a Good Start | Getting to
Know Your Car | Your Car's Power Train Management
Systems | When Things Go Wrong | Getting It Fixed!
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