Best Automotive Industry Books of 2025

ABC's For Future Race Car Drivers Alphabet Book is a well-made and quality board book that teaches children the alphabet using car parts and auto-related illustrations. The book is rugged, and the simple point-and-say layout builds knowledge and confidence in children through repetition. It's a perfect book for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and anyone with young kids who love cars. The book won two Performance Racing Industry Global Media Awards in 2018, recognizing its interest to a worldwide motorsports audience. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for car enthusiast parents who want to introduce their children to the world of motorsports at an early age.

This Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement book by Chilton Automotive Books is an excellent resource for those who own General Motors full-size trucks from 1988 to 1998. The book provides detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs to support all repair procedures. It covers everything from simple repairs to complex ones, making it a complete guide for anyone looking to save time and money by doing it themselves. The troubleshooting section helps identify specific problems, and the tips provide valuable shortcuts to make the job easier. Overall, this book is a must-have for any truck owner looking to maintain their vehicle.

The book "Luxury and Speed: World's Greatest Cars" is a comprehensive guide to 78 iconic cars that have shaped the automotive industry from the early twentieth century to 2019. With impressive photography and informative text, each entry describes key performance advancements and provides entertaining facts and figures. This hardcover book is 320 pages long, with four pages devoted to each car. The book is published by Publications International, Ltd. and is a must-have for car enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Chilton's Ford Pick-Ups and Bronco 1987-96 Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide for automotive repair procedures. It provides detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs to support every repair process, from the simplest to the most complex. This manual is a must-have for anyone who wants to save time and money by doing their own repairs. The troubleshooting section helps identify specific problems and provides tips for valuable shortcuts to make the job easier. The author, Chilton, offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorcycles. Overall, this book is a reliable resource for both professional and home mechanics.

The Jeep CJ/Scrambler, 1971-86 (Chilton Total Car Care Series Manuals) is an extensive guide for anyone who wants to perform automotive repairs themselves. With detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs, this book makes even the most complex repair procedures simple and easy to follow. The troubleshooting section helps identify specific problems, and tips offer valuable shortcuts to make the job easier. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to save time and money by doing their own repairs.

The Honda Civic/del Sol, 1996-2000 (Chilton Total Car Care Series Manuals) is a comprehensive guide for automotive repair, providing detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs to support all repair procedures. Chilton's Total Car Care offers step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations, making it easy to follow and understand. The troubleshooting section helps identify specific problems, while tips and notes provide valuable shortcuts and warnings for the home mechanic. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to save time and money by doing their own car repairs.

The book "Five Star Service Advisor" by Coralee Zueff is a must-read for anyone working in the automotive industry. It offers practical tips and strategies to handle difficult situations with customers and technicians, from selling more work by educating the customer to managing conflict in the shop. The book includes worksheets, templates, and training to help service advisors communicate better, manage conflict, and increase revenues without feeling sales-y. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for service advisors looking to decrease conflict and increase profit in their day-to-day work.

The book "Ford Mustang: Trivia & Fun Facts Every Fan Should Know About The Great American Icon!" is a must-read for classic car enthusiasts. The book delves into the history of the Mustang, highlighting its impact on American culture. It covers the car's milestones, sales records, and the reasons why it remains a household name. Additionally, the book explores the Mustang's performance and customization options, which appeal to car lovers. Overall, the book is an informative and engaging read that captures the essence of the Mustang's enduring legacy.

The Toyota Pick-ups, Land Cruiser, and 4 Runner, 1989-96 (Chilton Total Car Care Series Manuals) is a comprehensive and detailed automotive repair manual that covers all repair procedures with supporting specifications, exploded views, and photographs. It offers valuable tips and shortcuts to make the job easier and provides color spark plug diagnosis. This book is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced mechanics who want to save time and money by doing it themselves. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to maintain or repair their Toyota vehicles.

The Toyota Camry (Chilton's 1997-2001 Repair Manual) is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to repair their car. The manual provides detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs that make even the most complex repair procedures easy to follow. It also includes a troubleshooting section, tips, notes, cautions, and warnings for the home mechanic. The color spark plug diagnosis and an easy-to-use index are also included in every manual. Overall, the book is a must-have for anyone who wants to save time and money by doing their repairs themselves, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.