With the help of this guide, even the most repair-challenged woman will gain the confidence to stop taking a backseat to car maintenance and get in the driver's seat.
From the Back Cover
We're back! And this time we've got your back when it comes to you and your car.
In Dare to Repair: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home, we opened the door for you into the world of basic home repairs. Now, we're opening a different one -- a car door.
Dare to Repair Your Car is a basic car care and safety book written by women for women ... and men, and new teen drivers, and senior drivers. Okay, it's for every person who dares to drive a car.
Here are just some of the things that will keep you and your family safe:
Changing a flat tire
Maintaining fluids
Jumpstarting a battery
Replacing a headlamp
Finding a great mechanic
Installing a car seat
Driving tips for teens and seniors
Preparing for a road trip
Filled with detailed illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Dare to Repair Your Car will help you shift gears and get you moving in the direction of maintaining your car -- yourself. You'll be so excited about what you've learned you'll want to toot your own horn!
Review Quotes
"Before your car breaks down...before you even go shopping for a car -- get this book." - Library Journal, starred review "This easy-to-read primer is for anyone...looking to cut repair bills or feel at ease dealing with mechanics." - Publishers Weekly
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.3 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 360
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Automotive
Series Title: Dare to Repair
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Theme: Repair & Maintenance
Format: Paperback
Author: Julie Sussman & Stephanie Glakas-Tenet
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2005
TCIN: 84950852
UPC: 9780060577001
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-6936
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 7.3 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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