There are many books such as car and driver etc. which provide information on how to repair different varying parts on your motor vehicle. Try different options.
www.125aday.com/books/204/start-auto-repair-shop.cfm has some info to help you get started
You can tell an auto repair shop is reputable by looking at their license. Another good way to check out the company is by going to autorepair.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/aa060901a.htm
The best way to have reliable information about any kind of car repair is to find a Haynes manual for your vehicle. Those repair books can be found at most auto parts stores and will tell you how to fully disassemble and fix any problem that you might have.
The website autos.com/auto-repair/car-repair-insurance has a listing of auto repair insurance carriers. Also, it explains the purpose of the insurance and a guide to tell whether or not you need it.
Aircraft repair manuals are books that detail how to maintain and repair Airplanes.
auto repair books have the settings under specifications
No, I do not sale books that teach tire repairs for automobiles. Amazon(.)com sells auto repairs for dummy's. I believe Barns and Nobles also has tire repair books.
More often than not, you can tell if an auto repair shop is good if the employees treat you with respect or not. Poor customer service often means poor auto service, while good customer service normally means great auto service.
There is a series of books called Chilton auto repair manual. These books contain complete how-to instruction on every possible repair for a car. Many auto parts stores allow you to look at them for free. They are also available online. See www.chiltonsonline.com.
Naturally, there are do-it-yourself books which will explain the basics of auto repair. However, the best course of action is probably to take an auto mechanics class at a local college or vocational school.
I would start by looking in the YellowPages and comparing prices. From my own personal experience, I can tell you that Midas and Pep Boys are both cheap auto repair shops.
Midas and Pro Muffler and Brake Shop are great places to go for auto repair. They have trained and knowledgeable mechanics who will tell you exactly what is wrong with your car and what it will cost to fix it.