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.
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.
Research leads to expand this record
- WorldCat / union catalogs: Confirm ISBN-10/13, pagination, and format variants (paperback/hardback). (link)
- British Library / Library of Congress: Capture authoritative title statement, subject headings and classification metadata. (link)
- Internet Archive / HathiTrust scans: Extract preface and table-of-contents structure for a chapter-level outline. (link)
- FE/college syllabus archives: Document course-adoption evidence and intended level (NVQ/BTEC/technical certificate).
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