General Automotive Reviews

I really enjoyed this book and have read it through several times. I still use it for reference. David writes in an upbeat manner and injects humor and personal experiences whenever possible. There are many sidebars covering relavent topics. As someone who treats their car like their child, I am always wondering if I am "doing right" by my car. This book gives a preventative maintenance schedule and explains why it is important.
A lot of the book is devoted to emergency situations, what to do in case of a blow-out, how to drive in bad weather, how to get out of the mud, etc. This is all good stuff to know and it is not taught in the that little book you study with in preparation for your driver's license exam. David also writes about current topics like avoiding car-jacking and pros & cons of different security devices. It also covers wht you should carry in your trunk for an emergency road kit.
This book is for the not-so-mechanically-inclined, it does not tell you how to rebuild your transmission, but it does cover how to find a good mechanic. It does explain how to do all of the things that an amateur would feel confident doing: checking and inspecting fluids, tire care, getting rid of squeaks, etc. It even gives a brief lesson in auto reconditioning.
In my opinion, even if you are a certified mechanic, you could benefit by reading the emergency situation information. If you are an amateur, you can definately learn a lot by reading this book cover to cover.

Another excellent book on the history of the bicycle! This books focusses a bit more on the English side of the cycling craze, and gives a good bit more information about the age of velocipedes and draisiennes than the other bike history books I've read.

Phillip Porter is a recognized expert on the Jaguar XK series. His book, suplemented by excellent photos, details each version of the car with text and photos. For anyone restoring an XK series Jaguar, the photos are a rich source of originality information highlighting differences between the various models. This book is well worth purchasing.

This book was very detailed and very goo

I purchased this book b/c I am looking to get into the trucking industry. After I received this book, I was pleased. This book is well-layed out and describes all aspects of the trucking industry and CDL requirements. Each chapter is followed by a series of questions and the authors give tips throughout the book for passing CDL exams. Includes all endorsements, and the book was published in 2001, so you know it is not out-dated. Overall, I am satisfied with the contents and hope to get into the industry.

many reports and illustrations of military VW's and the design reports , specifically a report from AC cars. covers type 82,schwimmwagen,Kubelwagen,and the type60 or KDF Wagen.

Great "little" pocket book to help identifiy that special pickup in your driveway or if you are wondering what make is in the garage down the street. Nice photos, clear text presented in a easy to read form. Nice book for younger reader interested in trucks of all makes.

Most of the pictures are colored and it tells a lot about all of them

Don't expect to buy "The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Carrepair" and straighten that frame or rebuild that rear-axle. The"Pocket Guide" is more of a general maintenance and light repair guide written for the the mechanically uninclined.

If your an experienced mechanic or know the Snap-On catalogue like the back of your hand than this book may be a bit slow for you. If you've never taken a tire off a car or don't know what makes an engine run, than this is your book.

The guide is a fast and easy read that explains the various workings of a car, more in the hopes of finding a honest mechanic than putting the local Jiffy-Lube out of business. It covers the basics of almost every car from the authors big 50's raod beast to his new Japanese econo-box. It explains the bigger issues of car owning and maintenance (How to change a tire, what turns gasoline into exhaust ect.) That every car owner should know, but didnt learn from dad.

This book wont get you into General Motors as the new engineer, wont teach you how to cross the county with a bottle of WD-40 and a roll of Duct tape. But it WILL teach you about how your car works and what to do when it goes wrong (Something terribly needed in these bad-driver filled days).

As the author suggests, Buy a copy, keep it in your car, and toss it at the driver of the broken-down car in the express lane during your next traffic jam. END

I am an ardent fan of the first four model years of the Pontiac Trans Am, so I was naturally very pleased when I finally acquired this book. John Grunnell has combined a wealth of pertinent data and information regarding the earliest model years of Trans Ams, including interesting historical trivia in the design and delivery of the Trans Am as a Firebird option. Grunnell writes well organized discussions of the various options that were available for each model year as he tracks the annual changes, including detailed pictures allowing you to compare across the years. All pictures are in black and white, however, except the cover which sports a couple of different years of beautiful Trans Ams in the traditional Cameo White with blue accent colors. He even discusses some difficulties in verifying authenticity through the use of manufacturer serial numbers. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of early Trans Ams and would like to read a highly informative and fun account of the developmental changes in the Trans Am over the first four years.