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The Garage Girls Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Your Car

Courtney Hansen's automotive pedigree runs deep.  Her father is a legend in SCCA racing, and though she didn't go the racing route herself, she has parlayed her knowledge, experience, and passion into a career in automotive television and in the garage. Courtney's book is fun and personal, but based on fact and substance. It meets an important need!
-  Mario Andretti
Auto Racing World Champion & Legend

Always the professional on film, through written word or during a simple, friendly conversation, Courtney Hansen leads you on a journey both entertaining and educational.  With her All-American "Girl-Next-Door" looks and enthusiasm, Courtney truly knows how to brighten your day.

- Chip Foose
Automotive Designer/TV Personality

During the years that I was in auto races with Jerry Hansen, Courtney was always there- immersed in the track and garage actio.  She is a true car enthusiast.

- Paul Newman
Academy Award Winning & Legendary Actor, Auto Racer & Philanthropist

When Courtney Hansen first splashed on the scene on Overhaulin' most people figured she was just some actress hired to host the show.  Well, fortunately, that actress knows what shes talking about because she has been around custom cars, garages, and racing all her life.  She's not a pretender, she knows how it really is, and that is refreshing.  As a female, she brings a unique insight and perspective to cars and the automotive world. And the best part is she's sharing that knowledge and experience with others, as a girl who is "just on of the guys." Courtney Hansen is the real deal.

- Stacy David
Designer/ Builder/ TV Host

This guide is a must read from everyone from the car connoisseur to the autorookie.  Courtney's perspective is valuable and is based on a lifetime of auto experience from the race track to the repair shop to the dealership to the TV show studio.
- Thomas L. DuPont
The DuPont Registry and Celebrity Car Magazine

I've raced as the once Hansem-owned BIR Raceway and did many auto show appearances with Courtney where was talked cars, racing, and horsepower.  She knows her stuff and has hardcore enthusiasm for all things automotive! Courtney's book is written with personality and contains her own stories, photos, and the basic ammunition needed to successfully purchase, care for, trick out, and sell a car. It's a guide for the masses!
- Tony Schumacher
Top Fule Driver, U.S. Army
Six-Time World Champion

I have has the pleasure of working with Courtney on Overhaulin' and now as a part of the Powerblock team. Her enthusiasm for wanting to get as deep and dirty as possible in her constant drive for more information about the automotive world is an untouchable trait; one that many strive for yet is difficult to attain.  Courtney has dedicated her life to sharing that knowledge and has expressed a wonderful quality by wanting to teach all that she knows and impart the skills she has learned onto others.  I am blessed to have her as a co-worker and, of course a friend.
- Jessi Combs
Host Of Xtreme 4x4
Female Fabricator and Mechanic

Courtney Hansen's new book is loaded with car tips, facts and opinions from America's origianal "Garage Girl." This woman has high test running though her veins! If you want more out of the buying, driving and entire car experience, you need to read Courtney's book.

- Joe St. Lawrence
Executive Producer
Horsepower TV, Trucks!

This book is excellent and easy to read.  I love what Courtney is doing for the car industry.  People all over the world should know what makes their cars tick.  This book spills the info, and Courtney's the right person to do it.

-Lou Santiago
TV Host and Car Builder
MuscleCar

You go girl!... At last a car book written with women in mind by a woman who knows what she's talking about.  Courtney will ramp you up on what you need to know about cars and then some.  The Garage Girl's Guide... is a great read!

- Patty Bledsoe St. Lawrence
Executive Producer
MuscleCar, Xtreme 4x4

I worked on cars with Courtney on the Overhaulin' set, even taking engines apart! Her knowledge and fun-loving attitude have made this book both a necessity and a joy to read from anyone on the go!
- Camee Edelbrock
VP Of Advertising
Edelbrock Corporation

Want to meet Courtney at an upcoming appearance? Click here for her schedule.

I began writing my syndicated bi-weekly newspaper column, "Courtney Hansen: Full Throttle," with Wheelbase Communications in 2005. In the column, which is found in newspapers throughout the United States and Canada, I discuss various automotive topics, such as  "Women Who Influence The Automotive Industry," "Thoughts On The Hybrid Car Movement,"  "NASCAR Racing" and "Automotive-related Holiday Gift Ideas." Writing is a hobby I really enjoy and of course I'm an automotive enthusiast with gearhead pedigree and some solid experience working as a TV Host in the automotive arena for more than nine years. Please check out your local paper to find the column. I also love to receive your feedback.


This weekend Courtney welcomes Factory Five Racing president Dave Smith back to Powerblock this weekend along with one of his incredible 427 replica cars.