The Car Survival Guide

What every light means and what to do when your car breaks down

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Who it is for: Drivers who know nothing about cars

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The Car Survival Guide
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The Car Survival Guide

PDF guide in 8 modules: 40 warning lights, under-the-hood map, the 10-minute monthly check, emergencies, maintenance, noises and smells, the repair shop with a 100-word glossary, buying used and driving for less.

USD 27USD 67

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Winter & Road Trip Ready
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Winter & Road Trip Ready

The cold-weather kit, how to choose and use snow tires, how to drive on ice, and a pre-departure check for any long drive.

USD 5.97USD 11.97

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The Used Car Inspection Checklist
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The Used Car Inspection Checklist

120 checks in the order you do them: paperwork, outside, inside, under the hood and the test drive. Walk away from the bad ones with proof.

USD 6.97USD 13.97

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50 Fixes You Can Do Yourself
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50 Fixes You Can Do Yourself

Fifty safe, beginner-friendly repairs with the tools and time listed for each. Skip the shop for the jobs that never needed one.

USD 24.97USD 49.97

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12-Month Maintenance Calendar
Bonus included

12-Month Maintenance Calendar

One page per month, with the checks to do, how long each takes and a box to tick. Print it, pin it up, stop guessing what your car needs next.

Included at no extra cost with The Car Survival Guide

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Mechanic Phone Scripts
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Mechanic Phone Scripts

Word-for-word scripts for the calls that make people nervous: booking, describing a problem, asking for an estimate and saying no to extras.

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Roadside Cheat Cards
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Roadside Cheat Cards

Ten one-page cards, one problem each, with the steps in the order you do them. Keep them on your phone or print and fold them into the glovebox.

Included at no extra cost with The Car Survival Guide

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The Car Survival Guide — What every light means and what to do when your car breaks down