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Straightforward guides for understanding common car-owner decisions, repair estimates, and DIY planning.
The Car Owner's Survival Bundle
All 3 essential car guides in one discounted bundle — save 33% vs. buying individually. Covers mechanic visits, used car buying, and DIY repairs.
Or Buy Individually
Each book is also available separately at $3.99 each.
Don't Get Ripped Off — The Mechanic Decoder for Non-Car People
For Non-Car People
Learn to speak mechanic, spot unnecessary upsells, decode repair estimates, and never overpay for car service again. 40+ pages of real-world scripts and checklists.
- ✓Scripts for calling shops and asking the right questions
- ✓Red flags that signal unnecessary upsells
- ✓How to decode repair estimates line by line
- ✓Fair price ranges for 50+ common repairs
- ✓When to get a second opinion (and when not to)
or get all 3 in the bundle for $7.99
The Used Car Buyer's Cheat Sheet — Spot Lemons Before You Sign
Spot Lemons Before You Sign
The complete pre-purchase inspection system: 150+ checkpoints, VIN decoding, test drive scripts, negotiation tactics, and red flags that save you thousands.
- ✓150+ point pre-purchase inspection checklist
- ✓VIN decoding and history report guide
- ✓Test drive script — what to listen and feel for
- ✓Negotiation tactics that save $1,000-$3,000
- ✓Red flags that indicate flood, accident, or title washing
or get all 3 in the bundle for $7.99
The DIY Fix-It Guide — 30 Repairs That Save $500+ Each
30 Repairs That Save $500+ Each
Step-by-step instructions for 30 common car repairs anyone can do at home. Includes tool guide, torque specs, troubleshooting trees, and seasonal maintenance calendar.
- ✓30 step-by-step repair guides with tool lists
- ✓Complete tool buying guide ($100 starter kit)
- ✓Torque specification quick reference
- ✓Troubleshooting decision trees (won't start, overheating, brakes)
- ✓Seasonal maintenance calendar
or get all 3 in the bundle for $7.99
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