This volume aims to provide a complete introductory text book for first year motor vehicle apprentices. The text is designed to be thorough and concise, so providing a simple, readable approach to the subject. Each chapter sets objectives at the beginning and revision questions at the end to ensure the student has a thorough knowledge of each subject before passing onto the next. The book has clear illustrations throughout to enhance the text. It contains a chapter on personal development, covering communication skills and business studies. It is aimed particularly at first year students studying City and Guilds motor vehicle maintenance. Further education colleges teaching vehicle maintenance as an evening class should also find this a useful course handbook.