Automotive Technology and Collision Repair : Books

Automotive Engine Repair, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, provides students with the technical background, diagnostic strategies, and repair procedures they need to successfully repair engines in the shop. Focused on a "strategy-based diagnostics" approach, this book helps students master diagnosis in order to properly resolve the customer concern on the first attempt.

Modern Automotive Technology is an easy-to-understand, up-to-date textbook detailing the operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. It is designed to help aspiring technicians prepare for productive careers in the automotive industry and is an indispensable resource for experienced technicians preparing for the ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests. Information in Modern Automotive Technology is presented using a building-block approach that starts with simple principles and general rules and progresses gradually to more complex subjects. Short sentences, concise definitions, and thousands of color illustrations help facilitate learning.

Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing details the latest collision repair and refinishing techniques. This comprehensive textbook presents both the theoretical and practical aspects of collision repair and refinishing in an easy-to-understand manner. It includes information on structural repair, nonstructural repair, mechanical and electrical repair, refinishing, and estimating. Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing is an indispensable resource for those preparing for a career in collision repair and refinishing, as well as experienced technicians preparing for the ASE Collision Repair and Refinish Certification Tests. Organized around the ASE Education Foundation Collision Repair and Refinish Task List. Full-color photographs and illustrations throughout the textbook enhance understanding. Chapter reviews contain both conventional questions and ASE-type questions.

How-to pro Dennis W. Parks pins down the common challenges of automotive rust repair with clear instructions on how to identify, address, and prevent rust in Automotive Rust Repair and Prevention. Rust repair and prevention are valuable, money-saving skills for any car owner. To keep your car looking sharp and to maximize its resale value, you need to keep its body in top-notch condition. Automotive Rust Repair and Prevention details how to repair common auto-rust issues and covers all the tools and techniques for addressing this ever-present problem. Detailed instructions and step-by-step projects cover the latest information on repair strategies, whether you're dealing with a late-model car, an aging daily driver, or restoring a classic. From identifying the issue to creating a repair plan and from stopping rust in its tracks to preventing its return, Automotive Rust Repair and Prevention is your one-stop guide for dealing with the brown menace.

Technical instructor and HVAC expert Jerry Clemons completely covers both air-conditioning as well as heating systems, so you can save money repairing your own vehicle. Covered is a history of HVAC systems, airflow throughout the system, the principles of refrigerant, diagnosis of common faults in older systems, testing procedures, and finally repair and, in the case of air conditioning, recharging your system. Also included is proper evacuation and disposal of any residual refrigerant in the system. Components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and heater cores, pressure switches and climate control electrics and switches are also covered. Finally, for people with older cars, converting from the no-longer-available R-12 to R134a is detailed. Automotive climate controls are a complex system and are difficult to repair without proper instruction. Whether you are trying to get your old classic back to its original form or are just looking to save on expensive repairs, author Jerry Clemons and this book provide the knowledge you will need to get your car back on the road and cruising in comfort.

The revised and updated seventh edition of this best-selling reference manual on vehicle body repair brings the book up to date for the current body repair trade. It serves as a comprehensive guide covering the vocationally related qualification (VRQ) required by the modern student and apprentice, as well as providing the CPD essential for all working professionals. The entire book is overhauled to reflect current industry trends with regards to materials, processes and procedures. New additions include: An entirely new section on the work of the MET technician (mechanical, electrical and trim) New developments in body repair methodology such as repair pods and the greater use of alignment equipment Greater emphasis on the environment with new sections on hybrid vehicles and the hazards of starting current vehicles with high levels of technology Details on both the historic and the current joining methods for the vintage and modern markets Full coverage on the legalities surrounding insurance work for bodyshop staff Updated tables and illustrations This book not only provides the knowledge and skills for body repair, it helps to develop a real understanding of the how and why behind this information. It will be essential for anyone studying Levels 1-3 Vehicle Body Repair, Vehicle Refinishing and MET courses, including the new apprenticeships and technical certificates from the IMI, Pearson-BTEC and C&G. HNC and degree Automotive Engineering students will find the text valuable to develop skills and knowledge for practical project work. Industry professionals, vehicle restorers and car DIY enthusiasts will continue to find it an essential and comprehensive source of information.

Diagnostics: Test don't guess. Learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 and 4 Vehicle Diagnostics courses from IMI, City & Guilds, and BTEC, as well as ASE, AUR, and other higher-level qualifications. Along with 25 new real-life case studies, this fifth edition of Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis includes new content on diagnostic tools and equipment: VCDS, decade boxes, scanners, pass through, sensor simulators, break out boxes, multimeter updates for HV use, and more . It explains the fundamentals of vehicle systems and components, and it examines diagnostic principles and the latest techniques employed in effective vehicle maintenance and repair. Diagnostics, or faultfinding, is an essential part of an automotive technician's work, and as automotive systems become increasingly complex there is a greater need for good diagnostic skills. Ideal for students, included throughout the text are useful definitions, key facts, and 'safety first' notes. This text will also assist experienced technicians to further improve their performance and keep up with recent industry developments.

Automotive technicians must learn how to safely and effectively maintain, diagnose, and repair every system on the automobile. Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully master these tasks.With a focus on clarity and accuracy, the Third Edition offers students and instructors a single source of unparalleled information, covering fundamentals and advanced topics for all automotive systems. This text has been fully updated to the 2022 ASE Foundation standards and reorganized based on feedback from current users, as well as a comprehensive review from a broad base of automotive instructors. With these updates, the revised format enhances student comprehension, encourages critical thinking, and fully immerses learners into the constantly-evolving automotive field.New to the Third EditionStreamlined and reorganized content into 75 easy-to-follow chapters that help students understand and master the materialRevised Learning Objectives that act as guideposts throughout the text, ensuring that students recognize important topics and takeawaysUpdated content, tailoring the language to an 8th & 9th grade reading level and adding information on present-day technology, procedures, and equipmentIncorporated a suite of new photos and illustrations that visually enhance every chapterAdded digital tools to the previously print-only package: each new print copy of the text comes with an eBook that includes two online-only chapters (Chapter 74: Electric, Hybrid, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Chapter 75: Alternative Fuel Systems), as well as search functions and text-to-speech capabilitiesDynamic Technology Solutions:The Third Edition is full aligned with Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Third Edition: Online Course. The Online Course uses the textbook content as an instructional framework, incorporating additional interactive and media resources to enhance student learning. These resources are integrated with the text to create a seamless presentation of related content that appeals to diverse styles of learning. For additional details on the resources included in this package, please refer to the list below.Online Resources Include:1,000+ instructional videos on common procedures and practices250+ interactive animations that allow users to engage with the content20 NEW 3D animations that walk through common scenariosIntegrated quizzes and tests that measure students' knowledgeSophisticated grading and analytics tools to help gauge students' progress400 writeable tasksheets that align to the 2017 ASE Foundation StandardsMobile-ready course materials that make it easier to learn on-the-goAudiobook and eBook versions of the text