--- product_id: 221178 title: "How Cars Work" price: "S$57" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221178-how-cars-work store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # How Cars Work **Price:** S$57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Cars Work - **How much does it cost?** S$57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/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 How Cars Work [Newton, Tom] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How Cars Work Review: Was pleasantly surprised - This book was actually very good at explaining automobiles in an oversimplified yet very clear and concise manner. It included a well-made drawing of each section it was descriptive for each section of a car ( engine , drive train, braking system , etc. etc.) - If you are new to learning automobiles and want to learn the basic foundation , I would absolutely recommend this one. A while back I ordered 3 small books on the subject to start learning , two were AI generated drivel and one was this book - thankfully. Included photo as proof as the other books had AI generated 5 star reviews. 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #48,602 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Automotive Repair (Books) #3,004 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,615) | | Dimensions | 8.25 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0966862309 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0966862300 | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 96 pages | | Publication date | October 11, 1999 | | Publisher | Black Apple Pr | ## Images ![How Cars Work - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1mMpwCjGoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was pleasantly surprised *by P***I on March 31, 2024* This book was actually very good at explaining automobiles in an oversimplified yet very clear and concise manner. It included a well-made drawing of each section it was descriptive for each section of a car ( engine , drive train, braking system , etc. etc.) - If you are new to learning automobiles and want to learn the basic foundation , I would absolutely recommend this one. A while back I ordered 3 small books on the subject to start learning , two were AI generated drivel and one was this book - thankfully. Included photo as proof as the other books had AI generated 5 star 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! ## 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.sg/products/221178-how-cars-work](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/221178-how-cars-work) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*