THIS IS THE BOOK MOST MECHANICS DON'T WANT YOU TO HAVE "Don't let
your mechanic pick your pocket" is a ground breaking new book
intended for car owners who don't know much about cars, don't have
time to learn or don't really care to. They will still find,
however, a need to put the odds in their favor when they have to
see a mechanic. "This book is designed to save its readers money
and provide the knowledge needed to deal with unscrupulous repair
shops found everywhere you go," George says. "It is short, concise
and straight to the point. Best of all, you won't get greasy, or in
most cases even have to touch your car, AND, you don't need any
mechanical background to understand it " It was written by a
retired mechanic and shop owner who is tired of seeing people
ripped off by less than honest mechanics. He was constantly having
to defend an honest shop because of all the crooks out there He
spent much of his shop's resources helping single moms and indigent
families. He was appalled at the instances of creative bill writing
and haphazard repairs by other shops, even when they knew their
clients couldn't afford it. To fight back, he has spent the last
two years compiling a list of the most common symptoms and what
they mean. He has translated them into terms we can all understand,
and put them in a book small enough to keep in the glove box for
when it's really needed. You will also find helpful hints, a
glossary of the most frequently used terms, what they mean and much
more. The auther promises the book will easily reveal a variety of
bumper-to-bumper noise, leak and vibration symptoms into
understandable diagnoses. The goal is for car owners to be able to
know enough of their problem and what to expect BEFORE seeing a
mechanic. It also focuses on safety, maintenance and USEFUL
information, including ways to help yourself if you're so inclined.
He says: "The internet is full of all kinds of information about
unscrupulous mechanics, detailed information on specific repairs
and problems, and endless blogs and commentary on the dos and
don'ts of automotive repair. There are also the sites that will
help you diagnose your problem at $20.00 a pop or more, if you can
get past the rabbit trails and advertisements. I've been through
these sites, filled out the forms, taken the surveys and almost
never get any useful information. Besides, when is the last time
you broke down next to your computer? You can put this little book
in your glove compartment and have it handy when you really need
it." THIS IS THE BOOK MOST MECHANICS DON'T WANT YOU TO HAVE "It
will pay for its self over and over again," says George. This is a
must for anyone who drives, anywhere in the world. Mr. Moyer has
been a professional in the automotive industry for nearly forty
years, an Army veteran, husband, father and grandfather. He is
active in his church and community and a recipient of the United
Way "Unsung Hero" award for his charitable contributions. Customer
Mark S. says, "I have seen a preview copy of Don't Let Your
Mechanic Pick Your Pocket . The book is informative and imminently
useful. If my daughter had had this book, she could have saved her
engine and $3000." "Having no knowledge of cars, I was expecting to
have trouble reading a book about car repairs. I was pleasantly
surprised to find that it was easy to understand and made me feel
empowered to face the world of mechanics. No more rip-offs for me."
-Cindy H. Ringoes, N.J. Find a more detailed overview at
mechanicsscam.com.
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Fri, 20 May 2011 | Review
by: Lois H.
This brief but informative book provides a short background to the author, George A. Moyer, who is a retired mechanic and shop owner, before explaining some basic principles behind the operation of a light motor vehicle. Don’t Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket gives the most essential maintenance guidelines and lists noises and symptoms that might help you to determine where a problem with your vehicle lies. The language used throughout is that of the average driver who knows more how to negotiate his or her way in and out of a traffic jam or how to park the car than about the inner workings of a car’s engine. The format and layout of the text is very clear, from the headings of the chapters (including “Do’s and Don’ts,” “Changing a Flat Tire,” and “Replacing a Rear View Mirror”), through the brief and to-the-point subheadings (ranging from the different parts of the car, such as “Brakes,” “Suspension,” and “Transmission” to the various symptoms that one might detect, including “Chirping,” “Humming/Grinding,” and “Loss of Heat”), to the very font itself, which is well-spaced and which should be easily readable by flashlight (if your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere on a deep, dark, dismal night!).
The glossaries of terms, as well as of “Most Frequent Parts and What They Do” should prove most useful when a mechanic tries to befuddle you with technocrese. Moyer’s explanations are so simple, straightforward and reliable that they have the capacity to inspire confidence in even the most inexperienced driver. His honest, at home, down to earth advice is enough to take the worries out of even your most frazzled moment. In addition to guiding what moves you make in registering and reporting any concerns that you have regarding your vehicle, Moyer provides the following invaluable “Top Ten Lists”: “Most Important Repairs (Safety in Mind),” “Least Important Repairs (Safety in Mind),” “Most Expensive Repairs,” and “Easiest Repairs to Get Ripped off with”. The illustrations are appended to the main text, so that they are quickly accessible to the reader. Clear diagrams are provided of tread wear patterns, universal joints, front-, rear- and four-wheel drives, front and rear suspension, engine components, drum and disc brakes, excessive belt wear, and typical lift points.
In short, this is a key guide to the functioning of your car, which should be kept with you at all times when you are on the road. You are likely to find it as helpful as a well-supplied tool kit and, in many cases, a great deal less daunting than your own car’s manual. An ideal gift for handing over with the first set of car keys to any youngster, this little book should provide much comfort to you as the parent of a relatively inexperienced car owner. So, if you are a stranger to the workings of your car, or know someone else who is, purchase a copy of this book and DO keep it in your car’s glove compartment—you won’t be sorry that you have!
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