Chapter 1 Automotive Fundamentals 1
1.1 The Automobile 1
1.2 The Engine's System 10
1.3 Chassis System 19
1.4 Drivetrain 27
1.5 The Electrical and Accessory Systems 36
1.6 Body 43
Chapter 2 Automobile Servicing Equipments 51
2.1 Automotive Diagnostic and Test Procedure 51
2.2 Automobile On-and Off-Board Diagnostics 56
2.3 Engine Analyzer 65
2.4 Dedicated Test Equipment 72
Chapter 3 Automobile Business 78
3.1 Automobile Purchasing 78
3.2 Buying a New Car 81
3.3 Buying a Used Car 84
3.4 Car Rental 90
Chapter 4 Auto Repair And Insurance 93
4.1 Auto Repair Introduction 93
4.2 Repair Estimate 99
4.3 Auto Insurance Basics 104
4.4 Auto Insurance Sales and Marketing 111
Chapter 5 Advanced Automotive Technologies 117
5.1 Electronic Engine Management 117
5.2 Automatic Transmission 126
5.3 Antilock Brake System(ABS) 140
5.4 Electronic Control of Suspension 147
References 155