Fully illustrated sections include how to detail for show competition, the latest in detailing technology, products and equipment, setting up an auto detailing

"Maintain your ride, think like a mechanic, get down and dirty under the hood"--from cover.

Despite the many advances women have made since the internal combustion engine was invented, there is still one widely held belief that won’t seem to go away:

Today's cars are complex. They have ABS, DOHC, EFI, CV, PCV, and dozens of other acronyms. How can anyone except a certified mechanic try to maintain or repair

"The worst thing a customer can do is put the keys on the table and tell the mechanic, 'Fix it.' It's like giving him a blank check." - Lisa Christensen A huge