I want to learn about cars and how they work - is there some sort of guide or informational that will tell me how all the different parts of the car work and all of the different types of parts that are offered in new cars?
2007-03-23 17:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Read about it in automotive magazines and books or you could take an automotive shop class at the High School, College, or Adult Education levels.
2007-03-23 17:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by know da stuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop and you might want to buy a repair manual on a car,pick a favorite car,and go to the parts store and buy a Haynes repair manual on it they write each book on a complete tear down and rebuild of a whole complete car,that's sort of what your wanting to learn about,this way you can start from the beginning and follow the process all the way till the end,and by the time your done you,ll know more than most people do about them,it would be a great way to learn,good luck i hope this helps.
2007-03-23 17:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good general textbook on everything relating to most cars is Automotive Encyclopedia by Goodheart & Wilcox. It's a little biased toward U.S. vehicles, but it has enough theory and basic explanations for entry level, and enough good general technical detail for professional reference. Mine is rather old, but it's updated regularly. I used to write training courses for a vehicle manufacturer, and I kept one on my book shelf for reference.
( GMGUY- It put my two daughters through college, although my back & knees are a bit shot! )
2007-03-24 14:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you just want to learn about it. how stuff works.com for a start.. then a trade school..If you want to do it for living go have your head examined..What other trade do you have to be a wrench,plumber,electrician,computer geek,fabricator,welder,electronics wizard, Most of those pay alot more more money...and that don't even scratch the surface..Then to top it off you get to be thought of as lower than a dentist or a lawyer..yep I LOVE MY JOB!!! really i do i wouldnt change it LOL
2007-03-24 03:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by GMGUY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same place I started,a tech school for the ideas of how things work,then hands on for real knowledge.
2007-03-23 17:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.howstuffworks.com
they really dont get into brand specifics, but they have plenty of pictures and animations on the basics.
2007-03-23 18:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, trade school.
2007-03-23 17:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by m249saw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋