How to Make Your Car Last Forever

How to Make Your Car Last Forever
by Tom Torbjornsen [629.28 qTor]

If your mechanic sounds like he's speaking Latin, why not reintroduce yourself to your car. Auto maintenance can be daunting for non-enthusiasts and disinterest can lead to costly repairs. In Tom Torbjornsen's book he explains from the ground up the functions of your car along with the "how to" and "why to" of proper maintenance. This book is no nonsense, with diagrams and pictures illustrating detailed descriptions of car parts and their functions. Some of the written descriptions of parts are a bit lengthy and detailed, but don't be overwhelmed, study the diagrams instead if need be. Each chapter ends with a step by step car maintenance task from checking fluids to changing wiper blades. Torbjornsen's career has been connected to all fields of the car industry, which surely lends to his concise explanations. He is currently the host of America's Car Show (fm radio) and includes in each chapter frequently asked question Q&A. Even if these are not directly applicable to your situation they drive home the importance of car maintenance (and might spark a laugh or two). This book is a nice refresher or teaching tool for someone with advanced car knowledge. Geared towards beginners though, I'd recommend this book to those who have a new driver in the household, want to brush up on their car maintenance knowledge, thrifty do it yourself types, or those who simply want to make their car last forever. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Car Talk with Click and Clack the Tappert Brothers (629.28 Mag), or DVD Long Way Down and Long Way Down (910.41 McG). Also, check out the library's online Auto Repair Reference Center database.] -- recommended by Glory B. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[ official Tom Torbjornsen's America's Car Show web site ]

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