This text covers all the mandatory and popular optional units of the IMI Technical Certificates and NVQ Level 1 & 2 syllabus, from health and safety regulations to fault finding and replacing components. Fully updated, it also has vehicle maintenance procedures integrated throughout, making it the indispensable first classroom and workshop text for all students of motor vehicle engineering, apprentices and keen amateurs. The text is made accessible to all levels of ability through its clear, logical approach, excellent illustrations and step-by-step development of theory and practice. There is guidance on preparing portfolios of evidence, and practical exercises are included to demonstrate actual workshop practice.

The first book to focus on the science of diagnostics complete with overview descriptions of how systems operate, diagnostic case studies, detailed diagrams and flow charts, and self-assessment questions. This book is an essential text for students studying fault diagnosis and repair, and valuable reference for automotive personnel, from mechanics to service managers. The content is relevant to all types of vehicles, worldwide. It is IMI recommended reading material.

This book develops the concepts first introduced in the hugely successful 'Machine that Changed the World' and extends them to other sectors and other industries.

The best-selling automotive technology book for students and professionals. Revised and updated throughout to match C&G and IMI awards (4000 series) this book is the most comprehensive text for the FE market. It covers the needs of C&G 4001 and all of the underpinning knowledge required for motor vehicle engineering NVQs up to level 3. Copiously illustrated with over 1000 images, it is certain to remain a highly popular and valuable text for both students and practicing engineers. The complete automotive engineering text.

Sloan joined General Motors in 1918 at a time of crisis. By the time he left in 1957 the company had become the largest private enterprise in the world

A very thorough, official history from the foundation of the Bayerische Motoren Werke in 1916 to the mid-1980s.