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Make $100 here, $500 there, fixing cars in your spare time. People are too busy to take their car to a dealership for service. Being a self-employed mobile mechanic fills that need, and can provide you a substantial additional income. You already know how to fix cars. You're 95% of the way there. You just need to know the business of being a self-employed mechanic. The Happy Mechanic is your complete guide for that knowledge. Achieve financial independence by fixing cars part-time. Set your own hours. Set your own rates. Work as much as you want. Never answer to a boss. It's just you and ...

Developed by experienced technicians and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your ASE A2 certification or Automatic Transmission or Transaxle test....

Are you considering starting a box trucking business but feeling overwhelmed by where to start? You're not alone. Starting your own business is an exciting journey, but it can also be a daunting one. Fortunately, this book is here to help. In this concise and step by step straightforward guide, the author shares their personal experience and knowledge to provide you with essential information to kickstart your career in box trucking, you'll find practical advice and insights on topics such as choosing the right box truck, starting your box truck LLC, etc. This book is a companion that will ...

Gretchen Sorin recovers a forgotten history of black motorists, and recounts their creation of a parallel, unseen world of travel guides, black only hotels, and informal communications networks that kept black drivers safe. At the heart of this story is Victor and Alma Green's famous Green Book, begun in 1936, which made possible that most basic American right, the family vacation, and encouraged a new method of resisting oppression.

Driving is a fact of life. We are all spending more and more time on the road, and traffic is an issue we face everyday. This audiobook will make you think about it in a whole new light.

Conquer the ASE A5 Exam: Your Guide to Brakes is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE A5 certification exam. This guide covers all essential aspects of brake systems, including the fundamental principles of braking, the operation of hydraulic and advanced braking systems, and the components that make up these systems, such as brake pads, rotors, calipers, and drums. It also delves into the latest technologies like Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The guide provides detailed instructions on diagnosing common...

Are you about to take the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written test in order to obtain your driver's license? You are no doubt a busy individual with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the Texas DMV test. However, the truth is that the DMV test is a challenging exam. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Pedro Vargas developed the Texas DMV Study Guide! This edition is a complete review edition and practice questions edition!

Conquer the Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Inspecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Cars and Light Trucks is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to thrive in the automotive repair field. This comprehensive guide explores the vital role of service technicians and mechanics in keeping vehicles running safely and efficiently. Covering everything from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to master both mechanical and electronic systems in modern cars and light trucks. Readers ...

When Ferrari of Los Gatos opened, few people could afford an expensive sports car. In 1976, the average annual income was $12,686, and a new home cost about $48,000. Motorists in California could only buy gas on odd or even-numbered days based on the last digit of their license plate, due to the global oil crisis.

The story of NASCAR's legendary racer - newly revised Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s name virtually assured that his life would not be ordinary. Over the past decade, he has fulfilled that destiny. His father, one of the most successful drivers in the history of international motorsports, gave his son more than his name. Dale Earnhardt Sr. placed Dale Jr. in position to follow the footsteps and tire tracks he had left from Darlington to Daytona, from coast to coast, from one championship to the next.

Neville Drew Shende, Star bus driver for Prince on the Musicology 2004ever tour, Ronnie James Dio, Alicia Keys, Disturbed, Papa Roach, lead bus driver on the Madonna Sticky and Sweet tour, and many other high-level artists over the years. With over 35+ years of entertainment and music industry experience.

If you want to learn the basics of having a trucking company business, then download How to Start a Trucking Company which is written by a person with real life experience starting a trucking company business. How to Start a Trucking Company is a guide designed to help anyone who is interested in starting a trucking business. In this guide you will learn how to operate your company the right way. This guide will take you step by step through the whole process, from start to finish.

Author Kit Chapman is a lifelong motorsports fan who has previously worked with Virgin Racing’s Formula E team on the chemistry and material science of their cars. With help from his wide range of contacts in the industry, Kit criss-crosses the globe from Ohio to Monaco, Spain to Bahrain. He steps behind the scenes of current engineering breakthroughs, picking up extraordinary tales along the way, such as that of maverick designer Warren Mosler who designed a car so fast it was banned from racing.

A valuable starter guide for free and adventurous souls. Have you ever felt drawn to the concept of "the open road"? Do you feel restless when you stay in one place for too long? Do you dream of traveling to different places, and waking up to new experiences every day? Are you ready for a life change, with the ability to go out on your own and pave your own path?

In this book, best-selling Porsche-book author Robert McGowan will remove the guesswork in acquiring the perfect Porsche Boxster, and gently guides you through everything you need to know. Porsche Boxster: The Practically Free Sportscar is the second book in the highly acclaimed Practically Free Porsche series. It is a must-listen for anyone who has ever considered buying the world's ultimate roadster.

Conquer the ASE T3 Exam: Your Guide to Drive Train Systems in Medium and Heavy Trucks is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians master the complexities of drive train systems and pass the ASE T3 certification exam. The book covers key topics such as manual and automatic transmissions, differentials, drive shafts, U-joints, axles, torque converters, and electronic control systems. Each chapter is filled with detailed explanations, practical examples, and real-world repair scenarios to deepen the reader’s understanding of diagnosing and repairing drive train issues. The ...

Optimum Drive is the complete step-by-step guide to maximizing human performance in any endeavor you choose to conquer. Gerrard believes peak performance is within our grasp. He lays out his step-by-step process for attaining peak performance with detailed nuance threaded throughout. If you have ever been curious about maximizing your own ultimate potential, Optimum Drive is for you!

Conquer the ASE H5 Exam: Your Guide to Suspension & Steering Systems for Transit Buses is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE H5 certification exam. This guide provides in-depth coverage of critical topics related to suspension and steering systems, including hydraulic and electronic power steering, air suspension systems, wheel alignment, and diagnostic techniques for steering and suspension issues. Each chapter is structured to offer detailed explanations, real-world examples, and exam-focused strategies to enhance understanding and retention. The ...

This book, "The Box Truck Buyer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Used Box Truck for Your Business," is written by Cameron West, who previously wrote "Box Trucking Made Simple: From Start-Up: Navigate the World of Box Truck Business Ownership." In this detailed book, the author provides important information on the process of purchasing a used box truck for your business. While some might consider the information in the book to be common sense, it's often these small, overlooked details that can lead to costly mistakes. This book carefully examines the purchasing process and ...

In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides - and has more fun in the process - than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven't had the opportunity to experience a Bros' souped-up truck, this thrill ride of a book is the next best thing.