Specifications
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Pages Count | 1152 |
| Publication Date | 2013-07-16T00:00:01Z |
Comprehensive textbook covering principles and procedures for automotive maintenance and light repair, intended for students and entry-level technicians. The 1,152‑page first edition (2013) presents fundamentals, diagnostic and service procedures, safety practices, and hands-on techniques for routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Preventive Maintenance Service
Start a mobile service that performs scheduled maintenance (oil changes, filters, fluid top-offs, basic inspections). Use the textbook as the company operations manual to standardize procedures, safety protocols, parts lists, and technician training to ensure consistent, quality service.
Entry-Level Tech Training Bootcamp
Develop a paid 4–8 week intensive bootcamp for aspiring technicians using the textbook as the core curriculum. Combine classroom theory with hands-on labs, issue completion certificates, and partner with local shops for placement — charge tuition or secure employer sponsorships.
Local Fleet Maintenance Program
Offer subscription-based preventive maintenance for small business fleets (delivery, landscaping, service vehicles). Use the book to create standardized inspection checklists and maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for clients and creating predictable recurring revenue.
Digital Course & Membership Portal
Turn textbook material into an online course package: modular video lessons, downloadable cheat sheets, and troubleshooting flowcharts. Offer a membership with monthly Q&A webinars, tool discounts, and access to a private forum for DIYers and small shop owners.
Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Consultancy
Position yourself as a specialist for difficult diagnostics and pre-purchase inspections. Use the book's diagnostic procedures to create formal reporting templates and tiered pricing (basic inspection, advanced diagnostics, warranty-style reports) aimed at buyers, dealers, and repair shops.
Creative
Home Garage Restoration Plan
Use the textbook as a step-by-step restoration roadmap: pick an inexpensive project car, break the work into chapters (brakes, suspension, engine tune, electrical), create a parts & tools checklist from the book, document progress with photos and notes, and produce a finished 'how I did it' portfolio or zine to sell or gift.
Hands-On Teen Mechanics Club
Design a weekly club curriculum for teens using selected chapters as lesson plans. Each session pairs a short theory read-along with a practical lab (e.g., oil change, brake pad replacement, battery testing). End the term with a group maintenance fair where students service donated community vehicles.
DIY Home Maintenance Station
Build a small, organized maintenance bench and mobile tool cart for routine car care. Use the book to create laminated quick-reference charts (fluid specs, torque values, inspection checklists) and mount them at the bench for fast, confident at-home servicing.
Instructional Video Microseries
Create short, focused video episodes that follow key procedures in the book (e.g., how to change spark plugs, bleed brakes, diagnose a charging issue). Film hands-on demonstrations in your garage, overlaying the book's troubleshooting flow so viewers learn both 'how' and 'why.'
Community Repair Night Pop-up
Organize monthly pop-up repair nights where neighbors bring simple maintenance jobs. Use the textbook to create safety briefings and standardized job cards; invite volunteers to learn from the book while assisting, turning routine fixes into community skill-building events.