FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 21, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Taking care of your car is a difficult and costly thing to do; especially in today's highly industrialized and commercialized world. Many car owners today are often unaware about the current status of their vehicles and they often encounter problems when it comes to selecting the right repair shops for taking care of their cars. With the release of the new book "Car Care (What You Should Know)", author E.D. James presents to readers a highly informative look on maintaining automobiles and receiving the correct service and repairs at a fair cost.
"Car Care" is a book specially written to help car owners have a better understanding and appreciation of their automobile. This book explains the operation and importance of the different sections and parts, and points out how each component operate together. It also brings to readers an in-depth focus on the mechanical make-up of their cars and trucks of today and explains why it is essential to have someone that has been trained to work on or service their automobile. Lastly, this book explains clearly the importance of having general knowledge to keep service writers and technicians somewhat honest.
"Car Care (What You Should Know)" is the essential reference that all car owners need in order to cut the costs of repairs, avoid phantom services and to maintain their safety both on and off the road. It is also a survival guide that will help readers avoid becoming victims of dishonest technicians and services, as well as to protect their vehicles from potential danger. To purchase a copy of E.D. James' intelligent book, be sure to visit your local bookstore or log online at Xlibris.com today!
About the Author
The author is a graduate of Dillard High School, class of 1965, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. where he successfully completed two years in the Automotive Body Repair and Refinishing program. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he was able to continue his training in the automotive repair field for four years. His assignments were staff cars and various trucks such as tractor-trailers, fire trucks, Missile carriers, forklifts, cranes and combat vehicles. After receiving an Honorable Discharge he continued his training at Sheridan Vocational Technical center in Hollywood, Fla. and completed their eighteen-month program.
The author began teaching the automotive body and refinishing craft after completing his training at Sheridan. He has keep his knowledge and skills updated by enrolling in various training classes offered by General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and different refinishing companies such as Dupont Automotive Refinishing, R-M Automotive Refinishing, and PPG Automotive Refinishing. The author has spent more than three decades in the automotive industry, and with the growing number of complaints and questions about different repair shops and technicians from students and non-students, the author was motivated to write a book that would be easy to read and understand, plus be of tremendous help for all car owners when taking their automobiles in for repairs or services.
Car Care (What You Should Know) by E.D. James
Publication Date: August 16, 2005
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 68 pages; 1-4134-8124-8;
Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 68 pages; 1-4134-8257-0
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