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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach Hardcover – Feb. 13 2015

by Jack Erjavec (Author), Martin Restoule (Author), Stephen Leroux (Author),
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Advancing technology continues to improve the operation and integration of the various systems of the automobile. These changes present ongoing challenges for students to become successful automotive technicians. The third Canadian edition of Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach was designed and written to continue to prepare students for those challenges. This book concentrates on the need-to-know essentials of the various automotive systems―and how they have changed from the vehicles of yesterday― the operation of today’s vehicles, and what to expect in the near future. New technology is addressed throughout the book, but some older technology remains in this edition as technicians will still see this technology in older vehicles. Each topic is explained in a logical way, slowly but surely. Many years of teaching have provided the author team of this text with a good sense of how students read and study technical material, as well as what draws their interest to a topic and keeps it there. This knowledge has been incorporated in the writing and the features of this book.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0176531521
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0176531522
  3. Edition
    3rd
  4. Publisher
    Nelson Cengage Adapted
  5. Publication date
    Feb. 13 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    22.38 x 5.72 x 28.27 cm
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About the Author

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

Martin Restoule was born and raised in Perth, Ontario. In 1979 he graduated from the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program at Algonquin College and was promoted to shop foreman at Perkins Motors in Perth. In 1989 he accepted a job at Algonquin College as an Automotive Technician Professor. In 1993, Martin founded the Truck and Coach Technician Apprenticeship Program. He is the lead Canadian adapting author for Nelson’s market-leading title Automotive Technology: A System Approach, is addition to authoring the Centennial College Press Canadian Truck and Transport Technicians C of Q Exam Test Prep, in addition to eight test preparation handbooks for students in the United States.

Rob Thompson has been teaching high school automotive technology since 1995. He currently teaches 11th and 12th grade students in an ASE Education Foundation-accredited MLR program. His teaching career began in 1994 as an adjunct faculty member at Columbus State Community College. Since 2007, Thompson has worked on numerous projects for Cengage Learning and is the author of AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & LIGHT REPAIR. He has served on the board and is a past president of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nelson Cengage Adapted; 3rd edition (Feb. 13 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0176531521
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0176531522
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 3.76 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.38 x 5.72 x 28.27 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dave Raquiza
5.0 out of 5 stars Same as University Bookstore
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020
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This is way cheaper than buying it at my University bookstore where its sold for $328 plus tax. Its the exact same textbooks my classmates have and this is so good because you can use it from Level 1 Automotive, up until you get your Red Seal certification.
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ysrael tuvilla
5.0 out of 5 stars bang for the buck
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2021
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Book was what I expected of it to be, in new condition.
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michae cacayuran
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2021
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Good book and cheaper than book store
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Imran Khan
4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive textbook on modern automotive technology
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2015
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Excellent textbook and general-purpose reference on all aspects of automotive technology. Covers all major automotive systems (engines, manual and automatic transmissions, electrical, braking, steering and suspension, passenger comfort, etc.). I bought it because I wanted a comprehensive and authoritative reference, but it may be particularly good for those who are seeking their certification (such as Red Seal) as an automotive technician. Probably the only books where better information can be found is in repair manuals for specific makes (e.g. Chilton's). My only disappointment: It would have been nice if there was an answer key for the end-of-chapter practice questions.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars good information cheaper than buying from the college.
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2020
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required for my course all the info I need for a decent price
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huanglei
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2021
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Good book
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Denis Martin
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Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2019
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Ordered on afternoon of Dec 8th AP guaranteed delivery by Monday. Received today Dec 9th at 14:24hrs now that is service.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2020
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Ordered this for my boyfriend for his Automotive Apprenticeship! He’ll use it forever!
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David Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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My old auto shop manual.
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Mary Beardsley
4.0 out of 5 stars good enough
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2010
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The book was like new except that is was rubber-stamped on the inside of the front cover and it also had a number written on the pages in magic marker. For my purposes it was acceptable. However, if I needed an unmarked new book I would have had to return it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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