Advice for the Beginner

Relax - you're not in grade school any more! Many of us have negative memories of school or of test-taking. However, remember that the point of reading this wiki-book is to learn more about auto mechanics or improve on a professional trade. You shouldn't feel any of the pressures of the formal schoolroom-you make your own schedule. Take all the time you need to read the study unit, review the material, and complete the review quizzes. We want you to do well at your studies!

Now, let's start your guide of automotive repair with a review of the basic systems of the automobile.