Most of us don't know the first thing about the machines we're licensed to drive - and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If you're like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something goes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and burnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance could have kept your wheels turning for a long time.

Auto Repair For Dummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at the incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling out money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need. This easy-to-understand guide is also for you if you

* Don't have the vaguest idea of how a car works.
* Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle.
* Are tired of other people assuming (especially if you're a teenager or a woman) that you aren't capable of handling repairs yourself.
* Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency.
* Are tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance.