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About Larry Carley

All of the content on the AA1Car.com and CarleySoftware.com websites has been provided by Larry Carley, a nationally recognized automotive technical writer, editor and author with over 40 years of experience.

Larry has written over 450 articles for the AA1Car.com Library of Technical Articles.

Technical Editor for Babcox Publications:

Larry has also been a long time contributor and technical editor for the Babcox Media group of professional automotive trade magazines. During his tenure with Babcox (retired May 2018), Larry authored over 3,500 diagnostic, repair and automotive technology articles for these magazines:

Brake & Front End
Counterman
Engine Builder
Import Car & Truck
NASCAR Garage
NHRA Today
TechShop
Tire Review
T2 Tomorrows Technician
Underhood Service

Award Winning Writer:

Larry's articles have earned thirteen writing excellence awards from the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) and two from Automotive Media Conference (APEX). He has also received awards from the Society for Technical Communications (STC) for articles and books.

Author:

Larry has written technical manuals, instructional videos and other technical articles for numerous automotive aftermarket companies including Bosch, BWD Corp., Fel-Pro, Federal-Mogul, GKN, NAPA, Raybestos and Wells Mfg.

For 20 years, Larry also wrote a monthly technical newsletter for NAPA Auto Parts called PitStop (for parts store employees) and Tech's Edge (for NAPA installer customers).

Books and training courses Larry has written or co-authored include:

How to Make Your Own Alcohol Fuels - TAB Books
Saturday Mechanic Car Care Guides - Hearst/Popular Mechanics
Propane Conversion of Cars, Trucks & RVs - TAB Books
The Mechanic's Guide To Front-Wheel Drive - Prentice-Hall (textbook)
Chrysler K-Car & Ford Escort Car Care Guides- TAB Books
LP-Gas Carburetion Handbook - National LP-Gas Assn.
The Mechanic's Guide To Emissions Control - Prentice-Hall (textbook)
Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair - Consumer Guide/Publications Int.
Do-It-Yourself Car Care - TAB Books
A Technician's Guide to Automotive Emissions Systems - Delmar (textbook)
Understanding Automotive Emissions Control - HP Books
Hydraulic & Modern Braking Systems Course 0213-08S - NAPA
Bosch Antilock Brake Systems Course 0226-16 - NAPA
Understanding Antilock Brake Systems Course 0227-08S - NAPA
Servicing R134a Air Conditioning Systems Course 0632-08S - NAPA
Today's Brake Systems - HP Books (Larry Carley & Mike Mavrigian)
Advanced Four Wheel Alignment Course 0211-08S - NAPA
Automotive Excellence Vol. 2 textbook - Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (textbook)

Publisher, Creator and Author of Automotive Training and Diagnostic Software:

Larry created a number of Windows-based automotive training programs for CarleySoftware. These were sold direct to motorists, technicians and students from his CarleySoftware website. Software producdts were available on CDs or as downloads.

Some of these products were also distributed by B&B Electronics in conjunction with their AutoTap diagnostic software, and by Northwest Equipment Sales with their alignment machines.

CarleySoftware products included:

ABS Guide

Alignment Guide

Brake Guide

Care Care Guide

Emission Guide

Front-Wheel-Drive Guide

OBD II Guide

Scantool Companion

Sensor Guide

Turbo Guide

ASE Certified:

Larry has been ASE certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in seven areas of automotive expertise, and worked with ASE in developing technician certification tests.