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How your car works, in plain English
Short, practical, no jargon. Written for people who know nothing about cars, without talking down to them.
- Vehicle anatomyEvery system and part, interactive: X-ray, exploded, isolateInteractive
- Vehicle systemsWhat each system does, what fails, what to ask
- Common repairsWhat they are, why you might need them, what to ask
- Maintenance basicsWhat is scheduled, what is by condition, what is an upsell
- GlossaryEvery part named in Auto Expert, one line each
- Dealership tacticsPayment focus, add-ons, urgency and how to answer
- Mechanic terminologyWords you will hear at the counter
- How to read a repair estimateParts, labor, fees, warranty, and what is missing
- The out-the-door priceWhy it is the only number that matters
- Used-car inspection checklistWhat an independent mechanic should check
- What a VIN tells youIdentity, not condition
- How we decide, and our sourcesEvidence levels, sources, independence