Automobiles - Repair & Maintenance

Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair

Name: Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair
Author: Michael E. Gray
ISBN: 9781627020015

by Michael E. Gray, Linda E. Gray

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Overview

From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians - all while saving money.

About the Author, Michael E. Gray

Michael Gray has roots in the automotive service industry. He began diagnosing and fixing cars at a young age in his family's service station. He has worked in automotive parts supply stores, towing companies, and service facilities. After graduating from St. Cloud State University (MN) with a Bachelor's degree, he implemented and taught a basic car care program at the high school level. During work on his Master's degree at Illinois State University (IL), he was a curriculum specialist on a National Science Foundation project where he co-authored ten integrated mathematics, science, and technology books designed for team teaching. Currently he supervises over 60 teachers in Career and Technology Education.

Linda Gray was motivated to learn about cars early on by her desire to be self-reliant and save money. As basic maintenance and repairs were needed on her car she figured out how to do them. She could often be found working on her Pontiac Fiero and reupholstering automotive interiors at her family's upholstery shop. She found guidance from automotive manuals, her family, friends, and husband Mike. During her studies at the University of Redlands (CA), she worked with classmates to design, build, and test a hybrid electric vehicle. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Linda worked as a Project Engineer for a bicycle component company. Linda's other interests include alternative energies, home renovation, graphic design, and writing.

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Library Journal

An automobile is an expensive commitment—one that should last for a good long time. The Grays, authors and experts, revise the 2007 edition with updated text and illustrations, reflecting changes in the automotive industry and fuel options. Diagrams incorporate new car designs and cost figures. The format remains the same, discussion and instruction, but with QR codes linking to online material. Photos and diagrams are now in color and layout is easy to follow. VERDICT This is a very good introduction to car care for the novice. Instruction is clear and understandable. Significant changes in this edition supersede prior editions. A solid addition for high schools, colleges, and larger public libraries. Recommended.

Midwest Book Review

Any car owner should know the basics of keeping their car alive and running. "Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair" is a guide to general auto upkeep from Michael E. and Linda Gray as they present a to the point guide about the basics of keeping a harmonious car. With plenty of colored illustrations and information throughout, the Grays outline how to best manage one’s cars safely, breaking chapters down into the many compartments of one’s vehicle. For those who want to manage their vehicle themselves and not be a deer in headlights when it comes to auto management, "Auto Upkeep" is an ideal and much recommended pick. (Volume 11, Number 9, Sept 2012)