{"product_id":"auto-repair-for-dummies","title":"Auto Repair for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost of us don’t know the first thing about the machines we’re licensed to\u003cbr\u003edrive – and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If\u003cbr\u003eyou’re like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something\u003cbr\u003egoes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and\u003cbr\u003eburnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance\u003cbr\u003ecould have kept your wheels turning for a long time. Auto Repair For\u003cbr\u003eDummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at\u003cbr\u003ethe incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling\u003cbr\u003eout money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need.\u003cbr\u003eThis easy-to-understand guide is also for you if you Don't have the vaguest\u003cbr\u003eidea of how a car works. Can't identify anything you see under the hood of\u003cbr\u003eyour vehicle. Are tired of other people assuming (especially if you’re a\u003cbr\u003eteenager or a woman) that you aren’t capable of handling repairs yourself.\u003cbr\u003eDon't want to feel helpless in an emergency. Are tired of being ripped off\u003cbr\u003ebecause of your own ignorance. This book shows you how your car works; what\u003cbr\u003eit needs in the way of tender loving care; and how to keep from being\u003cbr\u003eovercharged if you need to entrust repairs to someone else. Auto Repair For\u003cbr\u003eDummies also gives you the scoop on these topics and more: What makes your\u003cbr\u003evehicle go (and how and why) A program of \"preventive medicine\" to avoid\u003cbr\u003etrouble Shopping for tools and knowing how to use them Diesel engines and\u003cbr\u003ealternatively powered cars How to keep your car looking its best Dealing\u003cbr\u003ewith on-road emergencies Checking your tires, alignment, and steering By\u003cbr\u003ehandling the simple maintenance and tune-ups and being able to diagnose\u003cbr\u003etrouble and perform the less complex repairs yourself, you’ll save some\u003cbr\u003eserious money. Once you break the ice (or crack open the hood), the heady\u003cbr\u003esense of power will carry you through basic car repair and maintenance with\u003cbr\u003econfidence and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Deanna Sclar\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: For Dummies\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1999\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thryft x Books for Charity","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":48732549579033,"sku":"TL152.S42 1999","price":30.74,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":48732549611801,"sku":"TL152.S42 1999","price":26.13,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Good","offer_id":48732549644569,"sku":"TL152.S42 1999","price":23.52,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Well Read","offer_id":48732549677337,"sku":"TL152.S42 1999","price":22.21,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/0598\/4849\/files\/0764550896.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg?v=1793970530","url":"https:\/\/thryft.asia\/products\/auto-repair-for-dummies","provider":"Thryft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}