Car Buying and Maintenance
Know the critical aspects of buying and maintaining a car\ \ \ \ \ Purchasing a new or used car is always a financially risky endeavor. Teach Yourself Car Buying and Maintenance offers you tips on whether to buy new or used and how to find a good deal. You will also learn how to take care of your new purchase--from washing, polishing, and checking oil to inspecting tires for safety and removing minor scratches.\ \ \
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Know the critical aspects of buying and maintaining a car Purchasing a new or used car is always a financially risky endeavor. Teach Yourself Car Buying and Maintenance offers you tips on whether to buy new or used and how to find a good deal. You will also learn how to take care of your new purchase--from washing, polishing, and checking oil to inspecting tires for safety and removing minor scratches.
Introduction 1Choosing a car 3Size matters 4Engines 6Gearboxes 12Environmental concerns 14Safety 17Goodies 19Additional costs 22Breakdown cover 27Choosing how to buy 28Buying new cars 30Show me the money! 31Where to buy 34Franchised dealers 35Non-franchised 36Pick your moment 36Shopping list 37The test drive 39Change your style 41Haggling 42Discounts 44What happens next? 45Buying used cars 46VAT on cars 47Know your car 47Find your car 48Your rights 50Franchised dealers 52Independent dealers 53Private vendors 55Auctions 58What to check 58Be prepared 60Appearance 60Test drive 62Paperwork 63History checks 65Vehicle inspections 66Hand it over 67Safe keeping 68The first days 69Dealer handover 70Finding fault 71Light reading 72Finding your way 73Driving position 73Mirrors 76Safety 76UK child seat laws 80Starting 80Warning lights 82Security 82Keep your cool 84Fuel 87Running in 88Regular checks 90Walk around 91Check session 91Checklist 94Tyres 94Oil 96Fluid levels 98Anti-freeze explained 99Electrics 101Can you see? 102Smooth operating 104Tyres 105Writing on the wall 106Ride vs handling 107Legal requirements 108Pressures 109Tyre faults 111Repairs and replacements 113Tread carefully 115Spares 115Tyre rotation 116Running in 118Batteries 119Battery safety 120What does it do? 120How does it work? 121Giving it a hand 121Early warning 122Maintenance 122Buying batteries 123Right connections 124Responsible disposal 124Charging 124Cleaning 126Equipment 127Save water 128Cleaning products 129Exterior cleaning 131Saving work 133Exterior problems 133Interior cleaning 134Interior problems 135The professionals 137Buying and selling 137Servicing 139How often? 141Services vary 142Intervals 142On the record 143Doing it yourself 143Choosing a garage 144A point of courtesy 147Keeping costs down 147Repairs 149Recalls 150Testing times 151Complaints 152Warranty work 153Breakdowns 154Essential equipment 155What to do 157Hard shoulders 158Ordinary roads 159Personal safety 160Changing a wheel 160Sticking wheels 162Alternative spares 162The wrong fuel 164A touch of glass 164Driving windowless 166Getting repairs 166Smash and grab 167Mechanical breakdown 167Starting problems 169Push-starting 171Jump-starting 171Modern methods 174Professional help 174Accidents 175Be prepared 176Legal requirements 176At the scene 177Leaving the scene 180After the accident 181Write-offs 183Other claims 184Uninsured losses 185Selling the car 187Clean up 188Servicing and testing 189Valuation 189Trade-in vs private sale 190Trade-in 190Private sales 191Dealing with buyers 195Safe not sorry 196Payment 197Paperwork 198Auctions 198Scrapping it 198Taking it further 201Glossary 205Index 213
