Misconception Challenged by New Auto Upkeep Book

Most of us count on vehicles for efficient transportation, yet we commonly postpone, disregard, or shy away from the basic maintenance that keeps them safe and reliable. When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your tires? Is your tire tread worn past the legal limit? What does it mean if your vehicle’s check engine light illuminates? How do you replace a headlight? What simple things can you do to conserve fuel? Are you breathing dirty air in the passenger cabin? Did you know that recent check-up events revealed that 88% of vehicles needed service, fluids, or replacement parts (Car Care Council, January 11th, 2007 News Release)?

A misconception exists that vehicles are too complex for the average consumer to perform do-it-yourself activities such as care, maintenance, and repair. Even though technology on vehicles grows exponentially, automotive owners can still perform many basic procedures to maintain a safe and dependable vehicle, as well as save money. The new book Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair provides practical easy-to-understand explanations with hundreds of detailed pictures and drawings to help consumers accomplish simple, but important, preventative measures and make sensible economic decisions.

From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep presents the information that every driver needs to know. Auto Upkeep provides essential information on automotive systems, common problems, repair procedures, tools, safety, choosing a repair facility, car buying, and insurance policies. Chapters include helpful guides regarding servicing, tech tips, troubleshooting, average replacement part prices, frequently asked questions, and web links. This book is also beneficial for consumers that don’t want to be hands-on, but want the benefits of being automotive literate. Consumers that read Auto Upkeep become confident decision makers, ready to communicate effectively with technicians, and prepared if they need or want to do the work themselves.