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Thinking about fixing cars in driveways instead of working in someone else's shop? This practical guide from the Automotive Career & Business Series covers the tools, pricing and customer-finding behind a mobile mechanic business. On Kindle and in paperback.

Busy bays don't guarantee a profitable shop. Here are seven key takeaways behind Auto Repair Shop Management, a practical guide from the Automotive Career & Business Series on profitability, staffing and systems. On Kindle and in paperback.

Thinking about flipping cars for extra income? This practical guide from the Automotive Career & Business Series covers the full cycle: buying right, reconditioning on a budget and selling for a profit. On Kindle and in paperback.

Want to turn junkyard finds and spare parts into real income? Here is who will get the most from Auto Parts Reselling, a practical guide from the Automotive Career & Business Series on sourcing, listing and scaling used car parts sales. On Kindle and in paperback.

Eight practical guides from ChatVariety Team for people who want to earn a living from cars — mechanic and service advisor careers, CDL trucking, side hustles and running a profitable shop — with a recommended reading order and Kindle and paperback links.