The DIY Car Repair and Maintenance Handbook: The Ultimate Guide with Insider Tips to Avoid Costly Repairs & Inflated Mechanic Quotes | At-Home Car Maintenance & DIY Projects to Fix Common Issues - Softcover

Foreman, Logan L.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798161331095

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Mechanics HATE this book: insider strategies to avoid getting overcharged, extend the life of your car, and fix simple problems right in your own garage!

99% of car owner faces the same problem: they don't know how to properly maintain their car, and when something goes wrong, every trip to the mechanic costs them a fortune. Inflated quotes, "that part should really be replaced," repairs that only fix the problem temporarily before it breaks down again... Every time, they leave the shop feeling ripped off and with a lighter wallet.

That's exactly why this book exists!

Inside, you'll find a complete guide to proper car maintenance, with insider strategies to prevent breakdowns; illustrated step-by-step projects that clearly show you how to do simple repairs at home; and a complete guide on how to avoid getting ripped off by your mechanic, spot an inflated quote, and know what repairs really cost!

Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:

• The perfect maintenance routine everyone can do that prevents breakdowns and costly trips to the mechanic
• How to decode the check engine light, warning signs, and strange noises and act before it's too late
• Illustrated step-by-step repairs any beginner can do: oil change, brake pads, spark plugs, battery, and more
• The affordable tools to keep at home that let you handle 97% of maintenance and repair jobs
• The shop tricks that inflate your bill: how to read a quote, spot the upsell, and know the fair price before you pay
• When a mechanic is truly necessary—for the complex jobs you can't do on your own
• The secrets to keeping your car running past 200,000 miles and staying out of a new-car payment for years

Imagine no more sudden breakdowns and a car that keeps running for years, because you’ve finally found the perfect maintenance routine to prevent problems before they start. If something does go wrong, you fix it yourself. And when you really need a mechanic, nobody can give you an inflated quote anymore—because you know exactly what’s going on and how much it should cost.

Imagine the pride of knowing your family can count on you whenever the car needs work!

Stop letting mechanics overcharge you—take back control of your car and your wallet today!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798161331095
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 134