Despite the many advances women have made since the internal combustion engine was invented, there is still one widely held belief that won’t seem to go away: that when it comes to cars, women should just leave it to the men.In Essential Car Care for Women, ESPN NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little and Discovery Channel "Turbo Expert” Danielle McCormick team up to dispel this myth once and for all—and to offer the indispensable, hard-won advice women need to buy, sell, and car...

U.S. automakers are suddenly awash in profits, and South Koreans and Europeans have gained market shares, while Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have curtailed production following the 2011 tsunami in Japan. Shortages of Japanese new cars and supplier disruptions will likely push used car prices through the roof well into 2012, so what should a savvy buyer do? The all-new Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2012-2013 has the answers, including:More vehicles rated, with some rede...

For deals on wheels, 2013 will be a "perfect storm." There's never been a better time to buy a new car or truck, thanks to a stronger Canadian dollar, a worldwide recession driving prices downward, and a more competitive Japanese auto industry that's still reeling from a series of natural disasters.In addition to lower prices and more choices, 2013 car buyers will see more generous cash rebates, low financing rates, bargain leases, and free auto maintenance programs.B...

The nuts and bolts of bike repair for bicycle commuters, serious cyclists, and casual ridersBike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the neighborhood. If you have a little or a lot of experience in using tools on your bike, this book can show you how to keep your bike in top working order, from tires to handlebars, without all the technical jargon.I...

Boost your knowledge on the Mercedes R170 SLK. Last updated in Feb. 2017, this 230-page guide does not only show you the car's history, it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R170Trouble shooting the vario roofThe four- and six-cylinder enginesThe 2000 faceliftThe SLK32 AMGThe special editionsThe Br...

Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual is a must for cyclists of all levels of experience....

Muscle car enthusiasts can take this fact-filled reference with them anywhere!Featuring more than 300 American muscle cars produced during the last 40 years, this is the ultimate guide for high-performance enthusiasts. This full-color reference features more than four decades of the most powerful American cars ever produced.Listings include a historical background, original factory specifications, available options, original pricing information and an updat...

Discover the Mercedes R171 SLK. Updated in March 2017, this 220-page guide tells you everything about its history; it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer’s guide. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R171Trouble shooting the vario roofM272 balance shaft issuesR171 buyer’s guideThe COMAND systemThe SLK55 AMG and SLK55 Black SeriesThe SLK55 A...

A practical restoration manual on the E36, the 3 Series BMWs built between 1990 & 1999. Covers all models from the 316 compact to the M3. Advice is given on acquiring a good pre-owned example plus restoring & modifying engines, bodywork, trim, electrics, suspension & mechanical parts. Detailed information on Alpina & M3 cars. A total of 148 fully illustrated colour and black & white

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Electrical Repair is a basic instruction manual on home wiring and repair. The book covers AC/DC, volts, watts, fuses, and circuit breakers, national and local codes, and caution signs and safety concerns. Learn when it's best to do–it–yourself and when you need to bring in the pros. Also covered are extension cords and multiple strips, switches and receptacles, installing fixtures and adding new circuits, and working around existing wiring.

Kevin Baas begins the second edition of his How to Build an Old Skool Bobber book with a little history, the history of bike building at home, as seen through the eyes of a young man watching his Vietnam-Vet father build a chopper at home in 1970. In his fathers eyes, and Kevins as well, the engine and frame should to be old skool - and genuine Harley-Davidson if possible - but the rest can and should come from swap meets, or the sweat of your own two hands.

Discover the Mercedes SL R129. Updated in Feb. 2018, this 230-page guide tells you everything about the car’s history; it explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer’s guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R129The 500SL and 300SL-24The V12 arrivesThe 1995 f...