03171cam a2200493 i 4500 1713123834 TxAuBib 20241114120000.0 230709s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023951395 9780316565516 paperback 0316565512 paperback (OCoLC)1389607837 TxAuBib rda Milchtein, Chaya M., author. Mechanic Shop Femme's guide to car ownership : uncomplicating cars for all of us / Chaya M. Milchtein. Uncomplicating cars for all of us. First edition. New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2024. vii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-278) and index. Budgeting, research, and more to help you buy the right car -- Buying the damn car--the right way -- Car insurance and extended warranties -- Your owner's manual and emergency kit -- How to find a good mechanic -- Preventive maintenance: fluids, filters, belts, and hoses -- Brakes -- Tires -- Maintenance you should do yourself -- Dash lights -- Car emergencies, defensive driving, and when to move on -- Electric vehicles and hybrids -- How to sell your car -- Final thoughts. "Automotive educator, journalist, and social media influencer Chaya M. Milchtein is a queer woman who has spent the last decade deeply entrenched in the automotive industry. She also understands that queer folks and women often find it daunting to buy a car and, subsequently, deal with the realities of getting it insured and repaired. Chaya speaks to readers of all identities and socio-economic backgrounds, arming them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the intimidating automotive industry. At its core, this book is an accessible and comprehensive guide that will put readers at ease by providing them with basic knowledge about car ownership and maintenance. From buying a car, to getting it insured, finding the perfect mechanic, and dealing with car emergencies, Chaya encourages her audience to make educated decisions regarding their vehicles"-- Provided by publisher. 20241114. Automobiles Maintenance and repair Amateurs' manuals. Automobiles Purchasing Guidebooks. Automobiles Maintenance and repair. Automobile ownership Guidebooks. Automobiles fast Maintenance and repair. Automobiles. fast Automobile ownership. fast Automobiles fast Purchasing. Handbooks and manuals. fast Informational works. fast Instructional and educational works. fast Guidebooks. fast Handbooks and manuals. fast Informational works. fast Instructional and educational works. fast Mechanic Shop Femme, contributor.