--- product_id: 221178 title: "How Cars Work" price: "€ 74.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/221178-how-cars-work store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # How Cars Work **Price:** € 74.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Cars Work - **How much does it cost?** € 74.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/221178-how-cars-work) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An Illustrated Guide to the 250 Most Important Car Parts and how they work. Review: Great For Beginners - If you’re looking for an easy-to-understand guide with great visuals to help you learn about your car and how it works, this book is perfect for you. It covers everything from the engine to the electrical system and everything in between, making it an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to step into the world of automotive knowledge. Review: Absolutely a GREAT book for learning about cars! - I'm a recent mechanical engineering graduate and I (embarrassingly) was never that familiar with car engines. I perform all basic maintenance myself, but have never really done any in-depth repairs out of a combination of laziness and unfamiliarity with engines. Learning the basic 4-stroke engine cycle is one thing, but knowing how an engine and entire automobile is put together is a whole 'nother story. If you are totally unfamiliar with vehicle engines, or have some knowledge but are no expert mechanic by any means, I HIGHLY suggest purchasing this book. It follows a "one page per component" format, meaning every single page in the book is dedicated to a different component. I feel it's the perfect combination of being brief enough to make it easy to read and follow along, but detailed enough so that you really understand HOW components function, just just simply "what they do". The book covers all aspects of how cars work, not just engines. It goes into the steering system, powertrain, cooling system, brakes and parking brakes, electrical system, you name it! Obviously, with only one page dedicated to every component, you aren't going to get into the math/physics behind everything. Each page consists of, generally, statements about the component, its function, and how it interacts with other components to perform its intended function. I'm extremely glad that I purchased this book. If you want to have any idea (or a better idea) of what a mechanic or anyone else is talking about next time you hear the words "differential", "U-Joints", "cylinder head", etc., then buy this book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #34,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Automotive Repair (Books) #3,181 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,617 Reviews | ## Images ![How Cars Work - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1mMpwCjGoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great For Beginners *by K***R on March 15, 2025* If you’re looking for an easy-to-understand guide with great visuals to help you learn about your car and how it works, this book is perfect for you. It covers everything from the engine to the electrical system and everything in between, making it an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to step into the world of automotive knowledge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely a GREAT book for learning about cars! *by J***. on August 9, 2015* I'm a recent mechanical engineering graduate and I (embarrassingly) was never that familiar with car engines. I perform all basic maintenance myself, but have never really done any in-depth repairs out of a combination of laziness and unfamiliarity with engines. Learning the basic 4-stroke engine cycle is one thing, but knowing how an engine and entire automobile is put together is a whole 'nother story. If you are totally unfamiliar with vehicle engines, or have some knowledge but are no expert mechanic by any means, I HIGHLY suggest purchasing this book. It follows a "one page per component" format, meaning every single page in the book is dedicated to a different component. I feel it's the perfect combination of being brief enough to make it easy to read and follow along, but detailed enough so that you really understand HOW components function, just just simply "what they do". The book covers all aspects of how cars work, not just engines. It goes into the steering system, powertrain, cooling system, brakes and parking brakes, electrical system, you name it! Obviously, with only one page dedicated to every component, you aren't going to get into the math/physics behind everything. Each page consists of, generally, statements about the component, its function, and how it interacts with other components to perform its intended function. I'm extremely glad that I purchased this book. If you want to have any idea (or a better idea) of what a mechanic or anyone else is talking about next time you hear the words "differential", "U-Joints", "cylinder head", etc., then buy this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As easy as,1,2,3... *by J***E on April 22, 2015* This book is a must for anyone interest in the mechanism of automobiles. I had no knowledge in automobile ,no knowledge of how this intricate system works as a whole to give motion. When I purchase this book ,I was intimidated of popping the hood trying to figure out what parts function in what . I am half way through this book,and Now I am confident about what all know because of this book... This book a must for those who :lack basic knowledge of an engine, for those who are tired of doing Google searches In attempts to learn the function of certain parts, already have some knowledge of the basics ,want to get involved in being their own weekend mechanic.etc. Purpose of the book : Make the reader more informed about what an engine must do to give you motion . Teach you more than the basics . This book doesn't teach the following: How to construct an engine, how to set up wiring systen , mathematical formulas~ nothing too complex. Topics it will teach : everything regarding an engine,everything regarding drive train,fuel system,cooling system,running gear,brakes,electrical system. My personal thoughts, the book was well thought out regarding explaining each component. It was succinct when explaining each component. This book gave the feeling of comfort because I really learned a lot . When I was ignorant in the subject of engines , I hated hearing others speak about vehicles. Now,I want people to speak about vehicles so I can be part of conversation! Yes, I recommend this book to anyone interested in automobiles! ## Frequently Bought Together - How Cars Work - Auto Repair For Dummies - How Car Engine Works?: internal combustion engine An under the hood, Car Science, engine parts, inline engine, V engine, four stroke engine. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/221178-how-cars-work](https://www.desertcart.es/products/221178-how-cars-work) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*