Hi, Could anyone point me to a good book / website where I can learn how to do basic car repairs like changing break-pads, filters, timing belts etc - and general car maintenance info ?
thanks,
-fj
Automobile resources
Apr 24, 2006
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the dealer for your car can fix you up, and the next best is a repair manual, available at auto supply stores, by; Chilton or - there's another one - the name slips by me.
Chilton is ok.
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If you buy a really unreliable car you'll probably learn how to repair cars pretty quickly. Look for a first year car with a lot of miles on it.
Try E-bay. Search fro ISBN
1401848311 Automotive technology by JackIf you have an older car,
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has free online repair manuals (which appear to be mostly Chilton's) for many specific makes and models.
"giganut" wrote
Are there any public libraries where you live? They are a good source of books.
Popular Mechanics magazine at your library (monthly car maintenance/repair column) and
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Many libraries have online editions of AllData (not so good) and Mitchell (good). Mitchell is also available in print form, which I find a lot easier to use.
Websites dedicated to one brand or even model of car can be great.
Haynes Manuals
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