Best automotive testing & certification books according to redditors
We found 5 Reddit comments discussing the best automotive testing & certification books. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
This is what I bought for the shop probably overkill for 1 person. You might find them at the library though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1418061395/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Book wise, Factory service manuals will be your bet to what you are looking for as far as details. The down side is that it requires you to already understand some basic automotive systems/fundamentals/tests procedures and theory. For some basic automotive knowledge, you can order the A Series Motorage ASE study guides
https://www.passthease.com/about?cid=95900&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZXc8N204wIVl9dkCh1bVA-8EAAYASACEgLDCvD_BwE
Or the Delmar study guide:
Automotive Technician Certification Test Preparation Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/1428321012/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pU0kDb4KB0M73
-Nothing beats hands on experience. If you can get a job working for a repair station, DO IT.
-These pdfs are very useful.
-If you can not get a job, go to your local airfield. NOT the airport. They have security. airfields don't, typically. Go around to the local shops in the area and talk to the owners. Tell them you are wanting to get your A&P and are looking for somewhere to help you get your hands on experience besides the school. Maybe an internship or something to 1) get that foot in the door or 2) AT LEAST know what you are getting yourself into.
-If you are already in a school, hear are some things you are going to need to know:
-My last piece of advice is read the FARs! You need to know FAR 1, 3, 21, 23, 25, 35, 39, 43 (and appendix A, B, C, and D), 45, 47, 65, 121, 125, 135, 145, 147. I threw in a couple extras just because I thought they were cool to know. But seriously, you want an A&P certification? One of the only mechanical certifications given out by the federal government? Then read the laws they made for us. Super important.
I like this one. I teach auto mechanics at a technical college, and many of my students have used this study guide successfully. Also, I'd recommend taking one test at first (whichever area you feel strongest in), and study like crazy beforehand. Once you have that one under your belt, you'll be better prepared for the next ones. Good luck!
I bought http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1428321012/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, and the practice tests from ASE. The study guides from ASE are free. http://www.freeasestudyguides.com is good too.