The Practical Man: Automotive: Skills for Everyday Life

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A MECHANIC TO UNDERSTAND YOUR CAR.The Practical Man: Automotive is a straightforward, visual guide to the basic automotive skills every driver should know.No engineering degree. No shop full of expensive tools. No assumption that you already know what you're doing.This book walks you through practical, real-world automotive knowledge including jump-starting a dead battery, understanding battery basics, checking tires and tire pressure, changing a flat, identifying important components under the hood, basic maintenance, warning signs, emergency preparation, and knowing when a problem is something you can handle - and when it's time to call a professional.The goal isn't to turn you into a master mechanic. It's to make sure you're not helpless when something goes wrong.Built around photographs, quick-reference information, and plain-English explanations, this is the kind of guide you can actually keep on your phone and use when you need it.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS SELF-RELIANCEStart with the basics. Learn your vehicle. Become more capable.