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  Used Car Buying Guide 2008 (Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide)

 
Used Car Buying Guide 2008 (Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide) under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $9.99
Sale: $5.57
 
Manufacturer: Consumer Reports
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Editors of Consumer Reports
Publisher: Consumer Reports
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2222
Publication Date: 2008-01-22
Reading Level: 240
 
Description:
Buying a used car is a greater risk than buying a new one, but can also be the best automotive deal around. The 2008 edition of Used Car Buying Guide will help anyone in the market get the best price – and minimize risk – when buying, selling, or trading in a used vehicle.  As it is best to be armed with as much information as possible before stepping onto a used car lot, this book will provide everything needed including:
 
Unbiased reviews of every major model from 2000 – 2007
Exclusive Reliability Ratings based on over 1 million vehicles
Lists of the best and worst used vehicles and how to avoid a lemon 
A checklist of what to look for when inspecting a used car
Best used cars for gas mileage
Tips on negotiating the best price
Recalls and crash test information
Making sense of safety information
How to get the most money when trading in your current car
PLUS profiles of more than 260 cars, trucks, and SUVs, presenting all major 2000-2007 models 

Each profile contains a photo from the representative year, a write-up of the vehicle, reliability history, crash-test data, and the model years when key safety gear was added and when a major redesign was made.

 

  Pro Paint & Body

 
Pro Paint & Body under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $7.20
 
Manufacturer: HP Trade
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jim Richardson
Publisher: HP Trade
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.260288
Publication Date: 2002-09-03
Reading Level: 160
 
Description: This comprehensive guide to professional paint and bodywork includes the latest information on bodywork tools, materials and techniques. A partial list of subjects includes: Assessing a project car and damaged bodywork, disassembly and stripping, basic hammer and dolly techniques, diagnosing dents, fillers, leading, spray guns, current paint technology, color coats, color sanding, and custom colors.

 

  Corvette Black Book 1953-2008 (Corvette Black Book)

 
Corvette Black Book 1953-2008 (Corvette Black Book) under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $17.95
Sale: $12.21
 
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Mike Antonick
Publisher: Motorbooks
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
Publication Date: 2007-12-15
Reading Level: 160
 
Description:

With 50-plus years under its belt, Chevrolet's Corvette is one of the world's longest continually produced sports cars. Six generations of cars have produced a dizzying variety of combinations, from the original Stovebolt-6-powered version to big-block 60s bruisers to today's sophisticated C6 road rocket. Corvette Black Book is the perfect companion volume for the dedicated Corvette fan.

Every shred of Corvette data of note resides in these pages including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes, serial numbers and more. An indispensible reference!


 

  Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005 (Red Book)

 
Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005 (Red Book) under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $14.95
Sale: $8.69
 
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Patrick Paternie
Publisher: Motorbooks
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2222
Publication Date: 2004-12-30
Reading Level: 176
 
Description:
This is the essential pocket reference on the world's most recognizable sports car. This book furnishes all you need to know about the original performance, appearance, and options of any Porsche 911. This is your one-stop 911 technical specification reference! Chapters are devoted to each 911 model year, putting all of the data at your fingertips. Complete listings of chassis and engine serial numbers trace the 911's production history, color variations, interior appointments, options, and customer racing packages. Factory reference codes for engines and transmissions--the keys to determining any 911's authenticity--are also packed into this handy, compact guide. All production variations for the world market are covered, making this the reference book that every Porsche enthusiast will turn to again and again in their pursuit of excellence.Paperback - 4-1/2"x 7-1/2" - 172 pp - 60 b/w'

 

  2009 Collector Car Price Guide

 
2009 Collector Car Price Guide under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $19.99
Sale: $12.49
 
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Krause Publications
Edition: 3
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.222075
Publication Date: 2008-05-29
Reading Level: 784
 
Description: The 2009 edition of Collector Car Price Guide provides you with essential information on finding, fixing, financing and having fun with collector cars, just as previous editions have done for more than 20 years. This book, in its easy-to-carry format contains more than 250,000 "ballpark" values determined from auction data, collector input and market research to help you accurately rate the condition of a car and identify the difference between classic, antique, special interest, collector and milestone models.

Lists all the models made by 109 carmakers and 37 truck makers between 1899 and 2001

Preferred reference of various professionals including automobile dealers, bankers, appraisers, insurers, adjusters and restorers

Features the 1-6 Condition Scale, the standard of the collector car industry


 

  RV Living in the 21st Century: The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers

 
RV Living in the 21st Century: The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $16.95
Sale: $10.50
 
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Peggi McDonald
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
Publication Date: 2004-05-06
Reading Level: 296
 
Description: RV Living in the 21st Century; The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers will quickly become your best friend as you explore North America. It combines basic timeless RV information new RVers need to know, plus seasoned RVers will value the numerous hints and tips covering everything from packing to stretching dollars to driving their unit. RV Living in the 21st Century also includes a wide overview of updated changes in technologies that were not even thought of pre-9/11. Peggi McDonald freely relays both the good and not so good happenings she and her husband John experienced during two decades of fulltiming. As a Canadian snowbird that spends half the year in the U.S.A., she also readily shares her comprehensive border crossing knowledge.

"What must I know before I buy my first RV?" "How can I learn to drive that new ‘BIG’ RV?" "Can I park without hook-ups?" "Where do I find campgrounds?" "How do you hook up the sewer?" "Is there a secret to packing my cupboards so contents stay where I put them?" "Can I connect to the Internet while on the move?" "Is it difficult to winterize my RV?" "How much does it cost to live on the move?" Questions, questions, questions? No problem, these are only a few of the many situations Peggi discusses, in this interesting tell-it-like-it-is publication. She covers all topics concerning the RV lifestyle including numerous options to staying in touch via voice and calling cards as well as logging onto the ‘Net from the comfort of your RV using your laptop and cell phone or WiFi or satellites. Technology is continuously changing, but Peggi helps you through the maze to ease the transformation.

The pages of this comprehensive reference guide are jammed with helpful hints that simplify extending space, pet travel, everyday living and so much more. Although a portion is directed to fulltimers, a mega amount of information throughout the 296 pages of RV Living in the 21st Century will assist the new RVer, travelling in any size of RV, to quickly become comfortable in their home on wheels. It also addresses on-going concerns of the part time and seasoned RVer.

Throughout the pages this avid RVer conveys many of the ‘life-lessons’ she learned the hard way so those new to this lifestyle can avoid her pit-falls. Topics listed as titles and sub-titles rather than chapter headings, plus the comprehensive Index makes it easy to quickly find answers to your questions. Personal stories of places her and John visited along with a rendition of the unique experiences of their fascinating life on the move makes this book difficult to put down. Many new RVers read it once for enjoyment and several times more to highlight specific advice. Their dog-eared copy then nestles in an accessible spot in the RV for immediate reference.

Many dealers and RV salesmen stock this informative easy-to-read guide to present as a cherished gift to new buyers. They want their customers to enjoy their RV lifestyle journey to the fullest.


 

  Buying a Car for Dummies

 
Buying a Car for Dummies under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $16.99
Sale: $1.82
 
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Deanna Sclar
Publisher: For Dummies
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2220297
Publication Date: 1998-08-21
Reading Level: 432
 
Description: Buying a car is never easy. Besides spending a sizeable amount of money on this investment, your liveliness probably relies on this vehicle. You need to know that your car will get you from point A to point B in a timely and safe manner—so buying a lemon is not something you can afford to do.

Buying A Car For Dummies is for you if you need to find out how to buy, sell, insure, drive, protect, or rent a vehicle. It doesn’t matter how old you are (as long as you can legally drive and have a license), this book can make your experience with cars a smooth ride.

Buying A Car For Dummies can help you save a truckload of money over the life of your vehicle as you find out all you need to know about new and used car ownership in this entertaining and informative reference guide. This dependable book covers all avenues of buying and owning a car, from negotiating a fair price to finding reliable insurance to saving money on routine servicing. You’ll stay in the driver& #8217;s seat as you discover how to:

  • Calculate how much you current car really costs you
  • Weigh the pros and cons of buying new or used
  • Get the best trade-in, resale, or donation value for your vehicle
  • Pick out a cherry and avoid lemons—expert advice for buying a reliable used car
  • Determine what features and options you really need in a new car
  • Get the straight scoop on financing or leasing your car
  • Find an insurance policy and company you can trust
  • Protect your automotive assets—from steering wheel locks to full-blown security systems
With Buying A Car For Dummies as your guide, you can park you fears, frustrations, and anxieties as you discover how to decide between buying or leasing new wheels, how to negotiate with car dealers, how to foil car thieves and carjackers, how to protect yourself in a breakdown or accident, and how to protect your automotive assets with insurance, warranties, and service contracts. Plus, the book features a list of ten great automotive Web sites for pricing information, ratings, industry news, diagnostic troubleshooting, and more.

 

  Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary

 
Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $10.28
 
Manufacturer: Bentley Publishers
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: John Dinkel
Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.22203
Publication Date: 2000-09
Reading Level: 260
 
Description: The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary is a handy reference that will answer your automotive questions. Whether decoding a sales brochure, making sense of information downloaded from the internet, or unraveling the latest technology detailed in a road test, The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary has the answer.

Two decades ago, John Dinkel provided tens of thousands of auto journalists, enthusiasts, and car owners with the most comprehensive, indispensable automotive reference of its time. Now, the author has revised and updated that work, including current advances in technology, to create the new standard in automotive references.

With over twice the number of definitions and three times the illustrations of the original Auto Dictionary, this book will be the first source you turn to when answering an automotive-related question. If you need to know the difference between RON and MON octane ratings, or how a "coupe" differs from a two-door sedan, or want to know just what "bump steer" really is, turn to The Automotive Dictionary.

Written in a clear, concise style, The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary offers explanation of all things automotive, from basic items like shock absorbers and backfires, to the complex functioning of fuel injection and antilock braking systems. Whether you're a hard-core enthusiast or you just want to know what your mechanic is doing to your car, The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary is the key automotive reference for your bookshelf.


 

  Airplane Ownership

 
Airplane Ownership under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $11.74
 
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Ron Wanttaja
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition: 2
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.13334022
Publication Date: 2005-12-20
Reading Level: 315
 
Description: For the first-time airplane buyer, this book is an invaluable resource and guide. The award-winning author offers money-saving information on everything a private pilot needs to consider before and after buying a plane: selection, purchasing, financing, hangaring, maintenance, legal issues, and much more.

 

  Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide

 
Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide under Buying & Leasing in The Books Store
Price: $25.95
Sale: $15.49
 
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Randy Leffingwell
Publisher: Motorbooks
Edition: 1st
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
Publication Date: 2002-05-12
Reading Level: 256
 
Description:
With the Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide, author Randy Leffingwell has created the most comprehensive resource ever available to guide you through the potential pitfalls of purchasing one of these fabulous automobiles. This year-by-year guide will help you select the model and year that is best for you, which features you need and which to avoid, and what flaws to watch out for.

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