Universal Car Diagnostics for the Non-Mechanic

When something goes wrong with your car or is about to, like the human body, a car will provide warning signs and symptoms. The car mechanic is like a doctor. With a doctor, you visit and tell him what is wrong and provide the symptoms. From there, the doctor tries to find the answer. The same occurs with a your car that you depend on daily. Even though cars have been around for a century, they all share similar characteristics and symptoms for the basic anatomy of the car. For instance, whether a car was built in 1960 or 2011, if a wheel bearing starts to fail, or a fuel pump starts to go out, they have the same symptoms. They do similar things. As the owner, if you know how to interpret the symptoms you hear or smell or experience, you may be able to repair it easily saving hundreds, or, convey this info to your mechanic. By providing the mechanic with this info, you save money because the mechanic can immediately focus on certain items instead of going through a battery of useless and costly tests (just like your doctor). This book arms your with knowledge that most mechanics possess when faced with symptoms. It is all worth knowing for any car owner!