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Do you love cars? Do you love interesting stories about start-ups? Do you love crazy stories about founders and their ups and downs? This book, and the books in this series, are for you.

There’s not much more frustrating than sun rays beaming on the inside of your vehicle, as well as lack of privacy in your vehicle. If you want to make money solving these problems for others, then look no further than starting a window tinting business!

Get honest car repair without scamsMechanics scam women. This is a guide for outsmarting mechanics and getting your car fixed well, at a fair price. A sample of topics: Never trust dealership service advisors Engine flushes are a scam New tires won't improve your fuel economy There's no such thing as "dealer-only" parts Most people overpay for transmission repairs Doris Chan is a lifelong car enthusiast from Los Angeles who loves helping other people figure out the world of cars. How Mechanics Cheat Women is everybody's guide to how the car repair industry works for its own benefit, and how...

In this book, I will direct you on how to transform a van into a camper from scratch. Each aspect of your living must be put in place nicely to ensure that you enjoy your life on the road. Since you will be spending most of your time in an RV, you are looking for space while, at the same time, including as many luxury features as possible. These aspects should be balanced delicately. You will learn the history of conversion vans, what types of vans you can use for your conversion, what each might benefit you, how to make sure your van remains roadworthy and street-legal, and more.

Ready to ace your UK Driving Theory Test? This comprehensive guide simplifies your preparation with clear steps, expert tips, real-life scenarios, and practice questions. Master road signs, traffic laws, hazard awareness, and vehicle safety to pass with confidence!

Conquer the ASE H3 Exam: Your Guide to Drive Train Systems for Transit Buses provides an in-depth resource for technicians preparing for the ASE H3 certification. This guide covers essential topics such as diagnosing and repairing transmission systems, differentials, drive shafts, universal joints, and axles in transit buses. Each chapter offers detailed explanations on identifying common problems like noise, vibration, fluid leaks, and component wear. Practical diagnostic methods, real-world examples, and exam preparation strategies are integrated throughout, helping readers develop a ...

Former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins shares expert skills and wisdom refined over a 20-year career as one of the best drivers in the world - from Le Mans Series racing to NASCAR, piloting the Batmobile and dodging bullets with James Bond. Ben's philosophy of anticipation, smoothness and speed, honed over thousands of hours of elite-level performance, is really about economy of motion - which also gives you greater control, safety and fuel efficiency. How to Drive is about driving better, not faster.

"Conquer the ASE B5 Exam: Your Guide to Mechanical & Electrical Components" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring technicians prepare for the ASE B5 exam. The book covers key topics related to mechanical and electrical components in collision repair, with a focus on practical applications and troubleshooting techniques. Readers will learn how to diagnose and repair critical systems like the cooling system, electrical system, brake components, and HVAC systems. Each chapter delves into the function, common failures, and repair strategies for specific components, providing ...

This book, "The Box Truck Buyer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Used Box Truck for Your Business," is written by Cameron West, who previously wrote "Box Trucking Made Simple: From Start-Up: Navigate the World of Box Truck Business Ownership." In this detailed book, the author provides important information on the process of purchasing a used box truck for your business. While some might consider the information in the book to be common sense, it's often these small, overlooked details that can lead to costly mistakes. This book carefully examines the purchasing process and ...

Conquer the ASE A2 Exam: Your Guide to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE A2 certification exam. The guide covers all aspects of automatic transmission and transaxle systems, including the fundamentals of operation, hydraulic systems, torque converters, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands, and servos. It also delves into the complexities of valve bodies, shift control systems, and electronic controls, providing detailed explanations and practical insights into diagnosing and repairing common transmission ...

As you'll discover in his incomparable memoir, inventor, mechanic, TV presenter and walking tall as the definition of the British eccentric, Edd China sees things differently. An unstoppable enthusiast from an early age, Edd had 35 ongoing car projects while he was at university, not counting the double-decker bus he was living in. Now he's a man with not only a runaround sofa, but also a road-legal office, shed, bed and bathroom.

The Greatest Stories Ever Told gathers the tallest tales, the deepest digressions, and the most fabulous fabrications, revealing life for the Tappet Brothers, both in and out of the garage. Besides telling you more than you ever wanted to know about Tom and Ray, The Greatest Stories Ever Told will answer mysteries such as "whatever happened to Tommy's Dart?" and "why is Doug the subway fugitive?"

After years of hands-on experience as a master mechanic, Daniel Holland knows the importance of self-maintenance when it comes to keeping your vehicle in top shape. That’s why he shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you become your own mechanic!

Every day, your auto repair shop is missing out on revenue because your marketing isn’t as good as it could be. In most cases, it’s just plain bad. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Marketing isn’t rocket science, but it’s often treated as a last-minute task. Whether you’re the shop owner who does all of your marketing in-house or the one who hires it out to marketing companies, this book is for you. The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing is a no-fluff guide that, when its ideas are incorporated into your marketing, will increase your bottom line.

Conquer the ASE L4 Exam: Your Guide to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) provides a thorough exploration of the topics essential for passing the ASE L4 certification. This guide covers the functionality, calibration, and repair of key ADAS features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Blind Spot Warning (BSW). Each chapter delves into core components like radar modules, forward-facing cameras, and electronic power steering, offering practical advice on diagnostics and troubleshooting. The book includes a detailed breakdown of control modules ...

This book goes into the origin of electric cars and the different types of electric cars, as well as the positive and negative aspects. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of which electric cars to look into and which ones to stay away from. Advertising in this industry can trick you if you're not aware of what's really necessary for an electric car to function properly.

Car Talk: Why You Should Never Listen to Your Father When It Comes to Cars is a hilarious collection of the Tappet brothers' favorite calls over the years about fathers, fatherly advice, and fatherly negotiations around the use of cars and car care. Fathers may be wrong most of the time, but Tom and Ray show us why we love them anyway.

This is the second edition of "Volkswagen: a Car for the People - a Success Story." The first edition was published in 2011 and has been read by more than 39,000 people from 185 countries. It has been most popular among air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts. The book tells the fascinating story of the history behind Volkswagen, especially behind the original air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle Sedan and its many derivatives. The history began with Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr., his contemporary Dr. Hans Ledwinka and with their unique engineering ideas including horizontally-opposed cylinders (the "boxer ...

Do you feel lost when explaining your car problems to a mechanic? Do you panic when something goes wrong with your ride? Have you felt like you were being overcharged or pressured into unnecessary add-ons at the auto shop? Fear no more: The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide has got your back. So many women feel powerless, nervous, or embarrassed when taking our cars in for a repair, and yet we outnumber men both as drivers and as customers at auto repair shops. The time has come for us to grab the wheel and finally take control of our cars.

I have been driving a truck full time for over four years at the time of this publishing. I have been a company driver for three of those years, and an owner/operator for a bit over one. In the four-plus years that I've been driving, I have spent one year driving most of the lower 48 states. I haven't made it up to North Carolina or a few other states in the northeast, but all of the others I have. For the last two years, I have been truck driving with my team from Los Angeles to the Kansas City area and back. We did that twice a week.