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A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance

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Second Edition

By
Allan Bonnick, Motor vehicle education and training consultant; former Head of Motor Vehicle Engineering, Eastbourne College, UK
Derek Newbold, Formerly of Hinckley College, UK

Description
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.

Audience
FE level students of automotive engineering; BTEC students in the MVE subjects; workshop/reference use within garages/dealerships etc, as well as for individuals with a personal interest in motor vehicle mechanics

Contents
Contents Introduction 1. Engines and Lubrication 2. Cooling Systems 3. Fuel Systems 4. Engine air supply and exhaust systems 5. Transmission systems 6. Suspension systems 7. Braking systems 8.Steering, wheels and tyres 9. Electrical and electronic systems 10. Ignition systems 11. Tools and equipment 12. HASAW, COSHH, EPA 13. Measurement 14. Maths and simple science for motor vehicle engineers Glossary of NVQ Terms Typical NVQ assessment sheets

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 384 pages, publication date: AUG-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6314-4
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6314-6
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

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