A Woman's Guide To Automotive Maintenance

First off, you don't have to be a woman to appreciate A Woman's Guide to Automotive Maintenance. You can be anybody that's tired of getting slapped with $50 bills for replacing a hose. This excellent nuts and bolts guide covers preventive and minor repair maintenance: necessary tools; checking fluids (oil, transmission, brake, etc.); changing tires, oil, oil filters, air filters, radiator hoses, headlights, taillights, fan belts, and fuses; and checking battery terminals. It also covers the various warning lights (electrical/temperature/brake), and what you can fix (and when it's time to call a mechanic); the proper way to 'jump start' your car; and what to do when the engine floods. An independent production by Mark and Marion Smith, the technical quality of the film is good (especially the close-ups). The only minor flaw is the muddy sound when Marion is standing outside (everything else is done with voiceover); but this happens only a few times, and the scenes are very short. A 10-page reference guide is included with the tape. Recommended for all public libraries. (Available from: MPM Productions, P.O. Box 6891, San Carlos, CA 94070).