Preface

Spend time on almost any Internet forum dedicated to cars and you’ll see a steady procession of beginning car enthusiasts who aren’t sure where to start. There’s a lot to learn, and a few 200-word messages aren’t enough to really explain just how everything in a car works. Having spent a lot of time on Internet forums, there have been many times I’ve wanted to tell a beginner, “I think what you really need is a good book.”

There are many excellent books if you want a very in-depth discussion of a particular part of a car, such as the engine, suspension, or electronics, and how to improve it. I’ve listed several of these at the end of this book if you want to learn more. There are also several good books for understanding the parts of ...

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