When you're working through automotive powersports repair, a solid reference book can be what keeps you from guessing your way through a job. Two versions of Tim Gilles' Automotive Service are on the table: a third edition and another copy of the same title. They cover the same broad repair territory, but your choice should depend on condition, extras, and whether you need to match a specific ISBN.
Quick verdict
For most people, the third edition is the better pick. It lists at $42.49, which is $7.62 less than the other copy's $50.11, and it arrives new. The second copy is the choice only if you specifically need a matching ISBN for a course or certification.
Side-by-side comparison
| Product | Price | Condition | Format | Standout detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Third Edition Inspection Maintenance Repair by Tim Gilles NEW | USD 42.49 | New | Hardcover | Revised edition with Resource CD |
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair | USD 50.11 | Used | Hardcover | ISBN 9781305110595 |
Where each product wins
Choose the third edition when you want a fresh reference for independent study and don't have an ISBN requirement. Choose the second copy when your class or certification plan hinges on a specific ISBN match. If you're an independent learner, the extras tip the balance; if you're enrolled in a structured program, the ISBN match is non-negotiable.
Product notes
Automotive Service Third Edition Inspection Maintenance Repair by Tim Gilles NEW
The clearest reason to choose this one is the included student resource CD and the revised content. It's a hardcover third edition, and the listing carries an extra Resource CD plus a revised-edition label. For someone building a home reference library in automotive powersports repair, that CD can make the difference between reading a procedure and walking through it. The limitation is that it doesn't offer a clear way to match a specific course ISBN; if your class requires an exact ISBN, this copy won't give you that confirmation. For independent study, the CD and the unworn condition make it an easy pick, especially if you like a book that's free of previous owner's notes and wear.
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair
The clearest reason to choose this copy is the ISBN. The listing includes ISBN 9781305110595, giving you a concrete match point if your class or course materials ask for that exact edition. The tradeoff is the condition: the listing points to a used copy, and the note says the photo may be a stock image, so you won't know the exact cover until it arrives. If you don't need that ISBN, the third edition is the simpler buy. However, when a syllabus lists a specific ISBN, a used copy with the right number beats a clean copy with the wrong number for course compliance. That makes it the responsible pick for a course with a strict materials list.
Final choice by use case
If you want a clean copy for your own reference and you're not locked into a specific ISBN, go with the third edition. If a course, exam, or study program requires a specific ISBN, go with the second copy and accept some wear for the sake of the exact match.
