Inside this self-help manual are easy-to-understand explanations, guidelines, tips and strategies for everything�from estimating the real costs of car ownership through diagnosing common problems and avoiding fraud at the repair shop. From the Publisher: Innovations in technology, increasingly stringent government regulations, and consumer demands have all combined to make the automobile one of today's most significant investments. As costs for new and pre-owned vehicles continue to rise, extending the life of the car has never been more important. That's why The 300,000 Mile Car is a "must." Inside this highly readable, sometimes humorous, self-help manual are easy-to-understand explanations, tips, guidelines and strategies for everything�from estimating the real costs of car ownership through diagnosing common problems and avoiding fraud at the automotive repair shop. This guide devotes two chapters to the subject of purchasing a new or used car, going over items such as: finding out what dealers really pay, negotiating techniques, the games of the sales floor and how to avoid them, leasing vs. purchasing, types of leases, and how rebates actually work. An extraordinarily complete reference to economical car ownership, this book is guaranteed to take the mystery out of how cars operate and put readers in the driver's seat when it comes to controlling all of the expenses associated with owning and operating their vehicles. Book Highlights: Sidebars and pictures are used to effectively convey information, eliminating the need to wade through excessively long blocks of text. Selecting the "right" car and taking possession is examined in detail, enabling readers to steer smoothly through the exciting, yet often intimidating, car-buying process. Tips for choosing the correct gas, oil, fluids, and tires improve vehicle performance while underscoring the role of preventative maintenance in reducing service and repair costs. Sounds that cars make and what they mean are explained, instilling confidence in diagnosing problems and communicating with professional automotive technicians. Step-by-step procedures for making simple, money-saving repairs and adjustments are outlined clearly, decreasing the need for costly trips to the automotive repair shop. Table of Contents: Choosing the Right Car (in the first place) / Taking Possession / Getting Off to a Good Start / Getting to Know Your Car / Your Car's Power Train Management Systems / When Things Go Wrong / Getting It Fixed! PRODUCT DETAILS: Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning � Copyright 2002 Author: Roy Cox, Davidson Gigliotti Binding: Softcover Pages: 192 ISBN: 0766831760 Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches Category: Automotive: Car Care � Info on how to care for your vehicle through its entire lifetime

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