RAC Handbook

Dogs on Wheels - travelling with your canine companion takes a look at you, your family, your vehicle, and most importantly your dog, and tells you how to get the most out of travelling with your four-legged friend - whether for five minutes or five hours. Helpful advice, insights into your dog's world, and guidance on choosing the right vehicle are only a part of this comprehensive look at travelling with your dog. Packed with original colour photographs, and containing invaluable information and opinion from veterinarians and an animal behaviourist.

Buying your first motorcycle can be a daunting and complicated process - from passing the theory and practical tests, to choosing a bike and keeping it (and yourself) safe. This book has the answers you need, taking the first-time biker through the whole experience, from deciding to ride, to how to get the most out of your bike. Through friendly, clear, and jargon-free text, it explains every step of this journey: the pros and cons of biking; what type of bike might suit you best; what you'll need to do to get on the road (licence, training, insurance); and choosing the right kit (helmet, jacket, gloves and boots). Then there's the buying process - should you buy privately, from a dealer, or via an online seller. If buying a secondhand bike, what should you look for? What about financing and a warranty? And once you've got the bike, how do you keep it secure and running well? Finally, there are tips on where to ride, and how to get the most out of your bike. In a nutshell, it's the whole story for a new motorcyclist.

No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems - what's the most efficient transmission? How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without affecting power? And how can new models be differentiated from one another? This book explains how the modern motorcycle works, in a straightforward style that's jargon-free and easy to read. It assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a motorcycle's workings, and an open mind. The text is accompanied by superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and systems function. It covers the latest innovations, including traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as long-established technologies, such as fuel injection and ABS. How your motorcycle works will not transform you into a motorcycle engineer or expert mechanic, but in explaining precisely how everything works, it will increase your understanding, and thus enjoyment, of the machine.

If you drive a car then this is the book for you. Avoid serious repair bills by learning what to do when something goes wrong. Our cars are essential to us, and we rely on them for so much that it's hard to imagine being without them. Doing the wrong thing when your car develops problems could cost you a lot of money and be a real inconvenience - but what if your car has a water leak, or if you discover oil underneath it? What if a warning light comes on? What could be the cause? Is the car safe to drive, or do I need a breakdown service or a mechanic? How can I get it to a garage safely? This book covers the most common problems that can occur on modern cars. It's easy to follow, written in plain English, and is full of detailed photographs. Probably the most invaluable item you can keep in your car, and you only need basic mechanical skills to get the full benefit of this book.

Everyday on the roads, emergencies happen without warning. This well-illustrated book gives practical advice for those driving situations that we all hope will never happen. Authoritative advice on how to cope with various roadside emergencies is given by the Police, Fire, and Ambulance emergency services, some drawing from personal experiences. Basic roadside first-aid advice is outlined, as well as suggestions about safety equipment that should be carried in a vehicle. Being a lone driver brings its own practical problems, and this book shows how to avoid trouble, and situations that can occur in remote car parks. The more recent crime of car-jacking is examined and precautionary steps suggested. Where relevant, basic legal advice relating to the responsibilities of everyone that may be involved in driving emergencies is offered.

The 13th title in the Veloce handbook series this book could pay for itself in one repair! It's a perfect addition to your glovebox. Whether it's a chip on your car's windscreen, an annoying scratch in the paintwork, or a key-fob that's not working, this book could save you money by telling you how to make simple fixes. This book will save you valuable time and money, and is a book that everyone can use - you don't need any mechanical skills or specialist tools. You'll be amazed at how many simple fixes you can make without the need to take your car to the local garage. Written in plain English this handbook contains easy to follow instructions (using readily available and cost-effective repair parts), detailed colour photographs and is suitable for most cars less than 10 years old; it isn't specific to any particular make or model. You can keep your car safe, legal and on the road without the need for costly mechanic's bills. You don't need to take time off work or out of your busy schedule; you can carry out simple fixes at any time that suits you.