Two used hardcovers, one decision.
Choosing a used copy of Tim Gilles' Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair is about balancing content and condition. In the automotive powersports repair world, this book is a reference for understanding service, inspection, maintenance, and repair procedures. The problem: two very good hardcovers are available at very different prices. One lists at $48.21, the other at $98.29. Both carry the same title and author, but they are not identical listings.
Quick verdict Buy the $48.21 copy if you want the complete text for less and can tolerate minor wear. Buy the $98.29 revised edition if you specifically want the revised hardcover with an 11-inch page height and are fine skipping supplemental discs or access codes.
Comparison
| Item | Price | Condition | ISBN | Notable Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (non-revised listing) | USD 48.21 | Very Good | 9781305110595 | Hardcover; all pages included; may show slight markings/highlighting; 4.3 in item height; 123.1 oz |
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (Revised) | USD 98.29 | Very Good | 9781337794039 | Hardcover; revised edition; 11 in item height; may not include CDs/access codes |
Where each product wins The ISBN 9781305110595 copy wins when your priority is a complete, readable hardcover. It includes all pages, and the listing says the text is legible. The ISBN 9781337794039 copy wins when you want the revised edition of the book and prefer the taller 11-inch form factor.
Product notes
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (ISBN 9781305110595)
This very good hardcover gives you the full Automotive Service text with all pages included and legible content, which is a strong reason to pick it. The trade-off is that it may show slight markings and/or highlighting, so the page edges or margins could look used. At 4.3 inches tall and 123.1 ounces, it is a heavy desk reference. If your goal is simply to have the core content in a complete hardcover, this copy delivers. The ISBN is 9781305110595. It is a straightforward, no-frills way to get the service, inspection, maintenance, and repair material without chasing bundled extras. Choose it when you want the complete book and can accept the cosmetic wear of a used textbook.
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (Revised, ISBN 9781337794039)
This revised edition is the other listing, also in very good condition. The revised label makes it a solid choice if you want the revised version of this shop reference for automotive powersports repair. It measures 11 inches tall, giving it a larger page presence than the other copy. The limitation is that supplemental materials such as CDs or access codes may not be included, so this is strictly a book purchase. For a reader who mainly needs the revised textbook itself and does not require bundled extras, this copy is the one to select. The ISBN is 9781337794039. It gives you the revised edition of the same service, inspection, maintenance, and repair content in a bigger format, which is the main reason to choose it over the other copy.
Final choice by use case If you need the full text and are comfortable with possible wear, choose ISBN 9781305110595. If you want the revised edition and larger page format, choose ISBN 9781337794039.
Both copies are very good hardcovers; your decision comes down to revision and page size versus the complete text and possible wear.
