BOOKS

Cars can be complicated, but thankfully learning about them doesn't have to be! If you're looking for a good read about the amazing machines we know and love, be sure to check out some of our favorite titles here!

Cars 101:

Seminar Version

by Ashley Stollberg

This adapted version of Cars 101 is designed to be seminar-friendly, with a larger trim size and more concise information. Learn all the basics about your car, such as checking fluids levels, what indicator lights mean, how to choose a shop, and more!

A do-it-herself guide to auto maintenance, roadside emergencies, and the real scoop on how women can get honest car service at the garage, from engineer turned auto mechanic and award-winning entrepreneur Patrice Banks.

by Patrice Banks

Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide

How Cars Work is a completely illustrated primer describing the 250 most important car parts and how they work. This mini test book includes wonderfully simple line drawings and clear language to describe all the automotive systems as well as a glossary, index, and a test after each chapter.

by Tom Newton

How Cars Work

A Woman's Guide to Becoming an Automotive Technician

by Ashley Stollberg

Designed for the aspiring technician, this practical guide covers every aspect of joining the automotive service industry. If you have a passion for cars, enjoy learning about the latest technology, and love working with your hands, this could be just the career you've been looking for!

THE CAR CARE GUIDE

The Car Care Council's Car Care Guide gives a great overview of basic vehicle systems and services. Available in print form or online in both English and Spanish versions, this handy guide also covers alternative fuels, being environmentally-conscious, and careers in the automotive industry.