For many people, a well-maintained automobile is a source of pride and peace of mind. But for others, the idea of routine maintenance is daunting. How to Make Your Car Last Forever will guide you through the minefield of preventative maintenance, repair, extended warranties, and magic elixirs that claim to cure everything from oil consumption to male-pattern baldness!

Author, car repair expert, and host of satellite radio show America's Car Show with Tom Torbjornsen, Tom Torbjornsen has seen it all in his 40 years in the automobile industry. Let him show you how to extend the life of your car indefinitely. In How to Make Your Car Last Forever, he explains the what, when, and why's of automotive maintenance and repairs in easy-to-understand terms. Simple how-to projects supplement the learning with step-by-step instructions that will save you time and money.

While you may not want your car to last forever, Torbjornsen's advice will help you preserve it indefinitely while maximizing resale value down the road. Preventative maintenance is the key to the automotive fountain of youth. Let Tom Torbjornsen show you the way!

Ultimate Auto Detailing Projects

By: David H. Jacobs Jr.

Published by: Motorbooks, 2003

Softcover book in very good condition. Minor shelf wear otherwise no rips, tears, wears, writing, or any other flaws. pp. 160. An excellent copy and reference!

Book Description

Today's detailer wants bite-sized projects they can tackle in a few hours on the weekend. They also appreciate knowing exactly how much time and what supplies need to be arranged beforehand so they are not surprised halfway through a hands-on procedure. This book is, first and foremost a tool. The book explains all the techniques and products needed, lays out detailed schedules, and explains the cost in time. By allowing readers to stop the progression of projects wherever or whenever they wish, this book appeals to a wide range of readers. The crisp, all-color photography demonstrates the results that can be achieved through proper detailing and helps illustrate the techniques that anyone can use to make their car look good as new.

Automotive Tools Handbook (Powerpro Series)

By: David H. Jacobs, Jr.

Published by: Motorbooks International, 1993

Softcover book in very good condition. Minor shelf wear otherwise no rips, tears, writing, or any other flaws. pp. 144. An excellent copy and reference!

Book Description

Automotive Tools Handbook is your guide to selecting the right tools for practically any job you'll face in your garage. This book describes a wide variety of tools - hand tools, power tools, welders, and more - and explains what they're designed for and how to use them. More than 250 items are covered here in detailed text and more than 300 photos and illustrations. Tools are organized in chapters according to the types of tools and the types of projects they're designed for, including:

• Hand tools
• Power and pneumatic tools
• Testing and metering equipment
• Restoration tools
• Painting equipment
• Autobody repair tools
• Detailing equipment

Items covered in this book range from general purpose wrenches and screwdrivers to tools designed for specific repair jobs and even sophisticated testing equipment.