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Being stuck indoors is a bit rubbish, but we have to do it for now. So, how do we occupy our time? We could do that DIY we\u2019ve been threatening to do for the last three years, we could tend to the garden, or perhaps tidy the garage? Or, we could fire up the kettle, make a brew, sink into our favourite chair and get our automotive fill from a selection of top choice reading fodder. Yes, that sounds like a fine plan. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>But what should we be reading? Happily, there is a lot to choose from, because for as long as there has been the car, there has been a dizzying selection of books about the car. No matter your automotive passion, there will be a title somewhere that will satiate your need for knowledge. With that in mind, we have rounded up five of our favourites for your delectation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1) The AA Book of the Car<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The AA Book of the Car<\/a> is an incredible read, thanks in no small part to the fact it was first published in \u201876. As such, a lot of the advice and techniques offered are simply comical by today\u2019s standards. For example, there is a section that shows you how to fix a rusty sill in a Mk2 Jaguar with chicken wire. We\u2019re not making this up. It\u2019s brilliantly amusing. But it\u2019s not just about the smiles. The AA Book of the Car is a wonderfully well presented, informative publication that anyone with an interest in cars should own. It\u2019s well written, brilliantly illustrated and covers everything from general servicing to driving in adverse weather. It truly is one of the great bits of automotive literature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Stephen King\u2019s Christine<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"books,<\/a><\/p>\n

A horror story about a finned fifties American car that has been possessed by the evil spirit of a past owner sounds\u2026 well, it sounds silly, frankly. But this is a tale by Stephen King, the master of horror, and as such, the story works here. The film is great, but the book offers a different, and far more in-depth story than that of the silver screen. The tension that builds as Arnie Cunningham\u2019s relationship develops. As the mood shifts, the fear of the evil car is palpable. King describes the goings on with such vivid detail that you\u2019ll be powering through pages faster than you thought possible. Read the book, then watch the film. And while you\u2019re at it, buy this four-book set and read the others – The Shining is well worth your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Car Hacks – Haynes\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"books,<\/a><\/p>\n

Fancy a bit of fun? How about Car Hacks by Haynes<\/a>? Haynes has been making manuals for all manner of cars for decades and over the years it\u2019s picked up more than a few hints and tips, all of which are detailed in this book. From driving, to maintenance, to repair to modifying, this book has all manner of ingenious \u2018hacks\u2019 for you to try out. It\u2019s a great little read and balances the perfect line between fun and honest to usefulness. One to read and then keep in your glovebox, just in case you\u2019re ever in need of an emergency hack!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Lee Iacocca: An Autobiography<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"books,<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with Lido \u2018Lee\u2019 Iacocca, you probably should be. He was the man who changed the fortunes of the Ford Motor Company, he gave the world the Ford Mustang, he worked with Carrol Shelby on the GT40 and then, after being fired, he immediately went to Chrysler and proved how wrong Ford was by completely changing the fortunes of his new employer. It\u2019s a gripping, detailed, funny read that gives insight into the \u2018Mad Men\u2019 world of corporate America in the \u201860s, \u201870s and \u201880s. Iacocca\u2019s ability to tell a story<\/a> is simply excellent, and the stories he tells are often wonderfully outlandish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5) A Medium-Sized Book of Boring Car Trivia<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nRichard Porter is a bona fide petrolhead, and he was also the script editor of Top Gear and The Grand Tour. He\u2019s also something of a prolific automotive writer, with books like \u2018<\/span>And On That Bombshell<\/span><\/a>\u2019 under his belt amongst others. He is very much our kind of author, which is why we\u2019re wholeheartedly suggesting you buy his latest book full of boring car trivia<\/a>. Except, it\u2019s not boring, because Porter has a wonderful skill for putting this trivia across in a fun and engaging way. And being car geeks, we will of course lap up those words, because every car person knows that useless trivia is power. And this book is brimming with it. And it\u2019s less than a fiver. It\u2019d be rude not to. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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