Apart from the fact that it is Americanised: Britain and America have their own terminology regarding the subject, so it can be slightly confusing if you haven't got a lecturer to set you straight. My only complaint is its a bit too technical for my level, but I can't fairly mark it down for my inaptitude. If you are a mechanic wanting to increase your knowledge or a student/potential student then you should not be without this book!

The book gets straight to the point with an easy to use index and titled paragraphs I'd recommend this to anyone studying Motor Vehicle Technology at college or even if you just want to learn something new and you don't really need to know a lot about cars to understand this book unlike any other books. I am being serious here - this is a book that anyone who owns a car should have, and should understand. When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment! The books, of which I believe there are currently 6 per edition, are not updated very often and seldom at the same time. This book is brilliant for students, teachers or anyone who is taking up a career in motor vehicle mechanics.The new edition of Hillier’s has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual.

This work also provides the depth and breadth of content to support those progressing towards Technical Certificates. Book 1 is also aligned with topics that students will have learned about in earlier stages of study. The exams for any of the IMI qualifications in Britain are written to the material given in this book. Otherwise mechanics can take advantage of you - if you don't know what a spark plug is, and does, you can be taken to the cleaners by a shady mechanic!It assumes absolutely zero starting knowledge, so great for someone looking to understand the basics of how a vehicle works. The book starts you off with the history of cars and then dives right in with the 1st topic, giving colour pictures and excellent diagrams all described so even a dummy such as myself can get it once you have the basics down experience in the field will take you the rest but it's nice to have a starting block. David Rogers is a dedicated professional with a multifaceted background encompassing Engineering, automotive technology, and technical writing.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. In pole position for over 50 years, the fully updated Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Technology continues to be the industry core text. Book 2 follows on with greater depth and breadth for modern vehicle technologies and electronic based systems and is more appropriate for advanced students and for existing technicians who want to develop knowledge of the modern vehicle. It covers the developments of mechanical systems, whilst also providing an appreciation of the applicable electronic systems that are an everyday part of the technicians work.Each edition is well written and, I think, with the car enthusiast in mind as opposed to the professional reader. As a beginner to moderately experienced home car mechanic, I have learnt quite a bit from this book.

He possesses a passion to broaden and disseminate his expertise in Powertrain and Automotive Engineering. It's actually interesting - you don't need to be training to be a car mechanic to find some sort of appeal. It gives you detailed information on how vehicle components work and what they are for, without getting too complicated. This edition of Hillier's has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual.

I bought the Haynes Manual for my MX5 with the real intention of carrying out work but could not penetrate it's language. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.