Engine Repair, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, provides students with the technical background, diagnostic strategies, and repair procedures they need to successfully repair engines in the shop. Focused on a “strategy-based diagnostics” approach, this book helps students master diagnosis in order to properly resolve the customer concern on the first attempt.

The authors point out the entire business orientated automotive value chain. With regard to the finance perspective the elements of the value chain are scrutinized chapter by chapter. Current trends in new mobility concepts, cross-industry strategic alliances as well as requirements for product launch, especially in the BRIC countries, are highlighted. The book provides the link between science and business practice in the automotive industry. It can be used as a textbook. Many practitioners might also use it as a guideline in the field of automotive management.

Even though a number of developed countries enjoy a high level of vehicle safety, more than 1.2 million fatalities still occur each year on roadways worldwide. There remains a need to continue improving vehicle and road safety. New technologies in sensors and electronic control units, and the growing knowledge of car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure technologies have led to a fusion of the previously separated areas of accident avoidance (popularly known as active safety) and mitigation of injuries (popularly known as passive safety) into the newer concept of integrated vehicle safety. This new approach represents a further step toward lowering accident rates. This book, written by two of the foremost automotive engineering safety experts, takes a unique and comprehensive approach to describing all areas of vehicle safety: accident avoidance, pre-crash, mitigation of injuries, and post-crash technologies, providing a solutions-based perspective of integrated vehicle safety. Also covered are accident investigation and worldwide legislation as they apply to integrated vehicle safety. The man-machine interface, biomechanics and development and simulation techniques are also key concepts that are thoroughly described. Special attention is given to driver assistance systems and to compatibility in car-to-car crashes and pedestrian protection. Chapters cover: accident research, functions of integrated safety, biomechanics and protection criteria, injury mitigation, adaptive occupant protection, compatibility, calculation and simulation, and the future. The book is useful for those interested in any aspect of automotive safety. Engineers and scientists from the automotive industry can learn new details as well as the broad perspective of vehicle safety today. The book also provides key information to traffic safety professionals, law enforcement, insurance practitioners, and journalists. Those who help shape traffic and vehicle legislation can gain a wider understanding of the topic to help them craft better laws. The book also serves as a valuable learning resource for academicians and students.

The 8th edition of the world's definitive automotive technology reference marks Bosch's 125th anniversary. Now significantly updated, this book is a must for engineers working in the car industry. The Automotive Handbook is the flagship publication in the BOSCH handbook series on different automotive technologies; one of the most definitive sets of reference books that automotive engineers have at their disposal, and now translated into 11 different languages. 2011 marks the 125th anniversary for BOSCH, and their longstanding expertise and innovative technologies are documented in this new edition that contains just about anything relevant to automobile design, development and quality engineering. As progress in the field of automotive engineering has grown apace it has expanded from 96 pages in 1936, to 1258 pages today. This new edition is significantly updated, with key changes including more emphasis on electrical systems, and a new chapter on driver assistance systems. Very highly regarded throughout the automotive industry, it is used as a quick easy reference and to deliver the detail necessary for more complex ideas.

Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair.The Careers series is designed to cater high school and undergraduate college students as well as those searching for a new career, whether in the same field or a completely unrelated one. These titles examine the thriving industries and the exact careers where job seekers can excel and help them make the best decision on which career path or area of study to pursue. Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair a current overview and a future outlook of specific occupations in the technology and equipment maintenance industries. Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair examines more than 30 fields in the technology and equipment maintenance field such as: Aircraft Mechanic Computer Service Technician Laser Technician Home Appliance Repair Robotic Technician Industrial Machinery Mechanic Engineering Technician Nuclear Medicine Technologist Telecommunications Equipment Repair Plus much more! Each chapter includes detailed information on Education and Coursework, Daily Tasks, Earnings and Employment Outlook, Related Occupations, and advice from Real Professionals.