New driver? Cars happen.

You passed your test.
You got the keys.
You’re good to go.

Then a warning light comes on.

Uh-oh.

Or the car won’t start.
Or there’s a weird noise.
Or a weird smell.
Or steam coming from under the hood.

Now what?

That’s what the New Driver’s Breakdown Guide is for.

Car know-how for people who don’t know cars.

No jargon.
No fluff

Just the shit you actually need.

Driving lessons teach you how to drive.

They don’t teach you what to do when your ride suddenly decides today is the day.

Well, this book does.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

Warning lights.
What they mean — and which ones mean STOP.

Car won’t start?
Here’s where to start.

Something smells weird?
Burning. Gas. Sweet smells. Yep, they can all mean something.

Clunks. Squeaks. Rattles. Leaks.
It’s your car’s way of asking for attention.

Running hot?
Spot overheating before your wallet starts overheating too.

Oil. Coolant. Tires.
The basic checks every driver should know.

Under the hood.
Finally know what you’re actually looking at.

Can I keep driving?
Sometimes yes.
Sometimes absolutely not.

Broken down?
Stay safe. Stay calm. Know what to do next.

WAIT. IT HAS VIDEOS?

Yep.

Scan the QR codes inside the book and jump straight to short video walkthroughs.

Because sometimes it’s easier to watch someone do it than read another three paragraphs about it.

SCAN IT. WATCH IT. KNOW IT.

Who’s it for?

New driver?

Yep.

First car?

Definitely.

Know nothing about cars?

Even better.

Been driving for years but still have no idea what half those dashboard lights mean?

I won’t tell anyone.

Parent of a new driver?

Put one in the glove box.

Written by someone who’s seen it all.

This isn’t advice pulled together from the internet.

It’s written by me, a roadside mechanic with 25+ years experience working on cars and helping stranded drivers.

Flat batteries.
Overheating engines.
Warning lights.
Breakdowns.
And a ton of “Oh that’s weird.”

I am that soldier.

Most folks just want to know:

What’s wrong?
What can i do about it?
And can i keep driving?

That’s the whole idea.

KEEP IT IN THE GLOVEBOX.