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Automotive (Engineering, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Automotive (Engineering, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $9.74, median 4 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 26/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.99 – $11.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 22% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category Engineering (366), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 91% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 4 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 22% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 89% of Kindle eBooks categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Automotive best sellers
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The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport—A High-Octane History of Formula 1's Rise in America
- List rank#1
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,852
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Car Mechanics for Beginners The Visual Step by Step Guide: Learn How Cars Work, Understand Core Systems and Build Practical Automotive Knowledge (Beginner ... Learn Automotive Systems Step by Step)
by CFG
- List rank#2
- Price$5.99
- Rating4.0
- Reviews38
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Automotive Multimeter Techniques: Electrical Diagnosis Step by Step - Voltage Drop, Sensor Testing, and the 20 Measurements That Solve 90% of Faults (Automotive Diagnostics & Scan Tool Series)
- List rank#3
- Price$2.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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Engine Sensors & OBD-II Codes Explained: Master MAF, MAP, O₂, TPS, ECT, Fuel, Timing, EVAP & ADAS Sensors with Real Symptoms, Trouble Codes, Fixes, L
by Madhurjya Dutta
- List rank#4
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews9
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Automotive Sensor Diagnostics: O2, MAF, MAP, Cam, Crank, and More — Test-Before-Replace Procedures for Every Common Sensor (Automotive Diagnostics & Scan Tool Series)
- List rank#5
- Price$2.99
- Reviews-
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How to Win a Grand Prix: From Pit Lane to Podium - the Inside Track
by Bernie Collins
- List rank#6
- Price$5.99
- Rating4.3
- Reviews636
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How a Transmission Works for Beginners: Manual, Automatic, CVT and Drivetrain Systems Explained (Mechanical Systems for Beginners Book 8)
by Colin Chenard
- List rank#7
- Price$2.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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101+ Must-Have RV Accessories You NEED for the Road: Your Guide to Comfort & Adventure, from X-Chocks, Cable TV, to Gray Water For Newbies, Full-Timers, Occasional Campers & Boondockers
by Jolene Donovan
- List rank#8
- Price$4.85
- Rating4.4
- Reviews302
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Everything Electrical How To Test Relays And Involved Circuits
by Vincent Keler
- List rank#9
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews381
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How Car Engines Work: A Clear, Beginner-Friendly Guide to Understanding Engine Parts and Systems From Basic Principles to Modern Technology
by Peter Renson
- List rank#10
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews40
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FAQ
Is Automotive a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 26/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 4 reviews and sells for $9.74.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Automotive?
The median best seller has 4 reviews, and 73% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Automotive best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.74; half of the best sellers are priced between $4.99 and $11.99.
Can new books break into Automotive?
22% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.