Best Books for Mechanics of All Ages

Jan 8, 2022

January is National Hobby Month, and we are all about highlighting our love of cars and our own automotive hobbies! Today’s blog post will be focusing on books to help you learn the most about the things you love: cars! Check out our picks for great books on mechanical fundamentals, technology, auto repair, and more.

You’ll have a “to be read” pile about a mile high by the time you’re done reading this! And we’ve also been keen to include youngsters in the mix as well with great books to inspire mini mechanics in your midst as well. Check it out and let us know some of your faves in a comment!

How Cars Work

By Tom Newton

This is an excellent illustrated book with clear, concise terminology, and linework illustrations and diagrams which make it a great choice for beginners. By the end of this book, you’ll have a great working knowledge of how your vehicle works and a fundamental understanding of auto related terms.

Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service

By James Halderman

This book is in its fifth publication due to its easy-to-read reference points for beginning and professional automotive mechanics. It’s incredibly informative and in-depth in the principles of diagnosis and service broken down into short, easy to digest sections.

Physics for Gearheads

By Randy Beikmann

This is a fascinating option for gearheads as it breaks down the science behind what makes our favourite cars go go go! All of your time spent driving, tuning, modifying, and adjusting your car will help you gain even more of an understanding in the realm of physics. Learn how your knowledge and experience can be translated into the basics of physics. The book breaks everything down into easy to understand principles and terminology, using automotive and motorsports as reference.

How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, 2nd Edition
By Michael Geier

Inside the pages of this tome, you’ll find all sorts of tutorials for repairing just about anything in modern electronics from stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile phones. It’s a great guide for exploring the fundamentals of electronics before you graduate to larger devices such as cars and motorcycles. It might even help you with upgrading your stereo, infotainment system, and minor repairs to your car!

Auto Repair for Dummies
By Deanna Sclar

Perhaps your love of cars has always been behind the wheel as opposed to under the hood. Why not expand your horizons with practical knowledge in auto mechanics thanks to this great jumping off point! With over 400,000 copies sold, it is an indispensable guide to how cars work and how to fix ‘em. You’ll be able to understand how to fix dents and scratches, jump-start your car, identify and diagnose problems by sounds or smells or noises, and much much more! It will give you a great head start on your quest for knowledge

Car Science: An Under-the-Hood, Behind-the-Dash Look at how Cars Work
By Richard Hammond of Top Gear

Split into four sections, this book examines “How It Works,” key concepts in Physics, the future of cars, and a timeline of automotive technology along the way. It’s a great book for adults to read with kids and inspire new, young minds into the field of mechanics and service. Learn together, play together, grow together!

Pocket Genius: Cars: Facts At Your Fingertips
By DK

Aimed at kids 12 and under, this is a great guide for families to help kids learn more about the history of the automobile, examine facts and key points about different makes and models, and brilliant colorful photos to engage and encourage them to keep reading.

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