The bedrock principles of automotive electrical theory

April 1, 2020
A solid understanding of volts, amps and ohms and how they interact in vehicle electrical systems is one of the key elements of vehicle electrical work.
About the Author

Richard McCuistian

Richard McCuistian is an ASE certified Master Auto Technician and was a professional mechanic for more than 25 years, followed by 18 years as an automotive instructor at LBW Community College in Opp, AL. Richard is now retired from teaching and still works as a freelance writer for Motor Age and various Automotive Training groups.

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