About this book
A workshop-oriented textbook on motor vehicle engineering, covering service, diagnostic and repair procedures for the core vehicle systems. Positioned for vocational programmes and early-career technicians, the text emphasizes fault-finding workflows, service safety, and practical maintenance tasks.
Intended audience
- apprentice technician
- vocational student
- further-education instructor
Subject classification
- Motor vehicle engineering
- Automotive maintenance
- Vocational training
Scope
- engine and fuel systems service
- drivetrain and transmission fundamentals
- electrical and charging-system diagnostics
- braking, steering and suspension checks
- workshop safety and preventive maintenance
Chapter themes
- routine service schedules and inspection planning
- diagnostic method: symptom, test, isolate, rectify
- ignition and fuel delivery troubleshooting
- brake-system testing and maintenance standards
- suspension, wheel alignment and steering geometry
- electrical faults, battery health and charging checks
Edition history
- First published
- 2000
- Imprint
- Arnold
Bibliographic details
| Format | ISBN | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print edition | — | 2000 | ISBN and pagination to be confirmed from library records. |
Edition timeline
2000
Listed in Arnold's spring engineering and vocational catalogue cycle.
Post-2000
Further edition status and reprint history are under verification.
Source notes
- Arnold spring 2000 catalogue listing — Current on-site record source.
- WorldCat record cluster — Use to confirm ISBN variants, extent and library holdings.
- British Library catalogue — Use to confirm imprint line and publication statement.