The Family Handyman: Simple Car Care & Repair Review

The Family Handyman: Simple Car Care and Repair

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(More customer reviews)This book was easy to understand and as I was reading it, it seemed to cover a variety of very specific topics such as fixing sagging headliners and replacing an oxygen sensor. However, when I had finished, it seemed I hadn't learned a thing about the jobs foresaw myself tackling.
The book seemed to jump right from the incredibly basic (what octane do I need?) to the beyond-me (fixing a misaligned door with a block of wood and a big heave-ho) without touching on the more common points in between. For example, how to change oil was not covered, but there was a great section on how to wash (yes, wash) the car and why you should choose a natural chamois, along with a section on electrical work this weekend mechanic wanna-be wouldn't touch with the proverbial ten-foot pole.
The book does a great job explaining the things it actually does talk about, but this 180 page book is about 100 pages short. In other words, I'm definitely keeping the book in case I do want to try reattaching some peeling trim or replace a PCV valve (huh?) one day, but I still have to buy another to learn about the stuff I'm more likely to do in between, like change my own oil or deal with the beginnings of a little rust patch...

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For the car owner who's willing to bite off the manageable maintenance tasks, this book, written in clear, plain English, presents hundreds of illustrated repair jobs that can be done on one's car at home--from changing a headlight to reattaching loose trim. Also included is sensible advice on emergency repairs, plus tips on dealing with dealers and repair shops. 300 color illustrations.