Today's Technician Automotive Electricity and Electronics, Classroom and Shop Manual Pack

Ideal for aspiring and active automotive professionals, Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity & Electronics, Seventh Edition, equips readers to confidently understand, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems in today's automobiles.

Using a unique two-volume approach to optimize learning in both the classroom and the auto shop, the first volume (Classroom Manual) covers the theory and application of electricity, electronics, and circuitry in modern automobiles, while the second (Shop Manual) covers real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repair information. Known for its comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date technical information, and hundreds of detailed color illustrations and photographs, the text is an ideal resource to prepare for success as an automotive technician or pursue ASE certification.

Now updated with extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques--including telematic systems, LED and adaptive lighting, hybrid and electric vehicles, stop/start technology, lane departure warning, self-park systems, Wi-Fi connectivity, and other modern accessory systems--the Seventh Edition also aligns with the ASE Education Foundation 2017 accreditation model and includes job sheets correlated to all MLR, AST, and MAST tasks.

About the Author

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for nearly 50 years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring as a technician, he became an instructor and author, teaching automotive technology at the post-secondary level for five years and serving as director of education for two years.

Mr. Hollembeak then entered manufacturer training. He currently owns his own training development company, which provides both written training materials and eLearning courses to the aftermarket automotive repair industry. Mr. Hollembeak is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE; serves as an advisory board member for Arapahoe Community College’s automotive technology program; and is involved with the College Automotive Program, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and SkillsUSA. He has also been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.