Automotive
Books - Ebooks - Journals - Articles - Websites
The library's books on science can be found by searching the catalog. Books on motor vehicles being with the call numbers TL. For more information on how to search the library's catalog, view our tutorial.
One can find Ebooks either by searching NetLibrary or by using the library's catalog. To retrieve only ebooks from a catalog search, use the advanced search option and choose "Ebooks only" under limits. To view books in the Net Library from home, you will first need to set up an account from a computer on campus. To learn more about searching NetLibrary, view our tutorial.
The Alabama Virtual Library database associated with automotive repair is listed below.
Auto Repair Reference Center - Auto Repair Reference Center includes automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, the former publisher of the Chilton information. It contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. Database content includes approximately 25,000 vehicles covered from 1954 to present; over 100,000 factory drawings and step-by-step photographs; over 65,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; and Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance. New repair procedures and updates will also be added continuously
The Shelton State Community College Library holds print copies of some motor vehicle magazines. To find out whether the library holds print copies of specific magazines, use the advanced search option in the Library Catalog and limit to "Periodicals Only." To find out which journals are available electronically through the AVL, search SerialsSolutions.
Automobiles (NYT) (http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/auto/)
Autoshop 101 (http://www.autoshop101.com)
AutoShop - Online (http://autoshop-online.com/)
Autoweb
Car-List
Edmunds Consumer Information U. S., used cars up to 10 years old, safety information, and consumer advice.
Hemmings Motor News
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Redline-search
Under the Hood: Automotive Mechanics 101 (http://library.thinkquest.org/19199/)
This interactive site informs users of all ages and levels about the workings of an automobile.
Covers suspension, air conditioning, ignition, changing oil, changing a tire or adjusting your break. Another ThinkQuest site.
A searchable directory of business and information web sites relating to the automotive
industry.
This U. S. Government Department offers an auto safety hotline. Consumers can
contact the hotline to report potential safety defects and also to obtain information about
child safety seats, airbags, recall, etc
World's oldest antique, classic, vintage muscle car, street rod and special interest auto
publication.
Publishers of Edmunds Value Guide series provides values for new cars sold in the
Used cars, new car prices, quotes and car clubs from around the world.
Guides consumers through every stage of the vehicle ownership process from browsing
and buying, to enjoying, maintaining or selling.
Answers on automotive repair, maintenance and operation
Subtitled Automotive Training and Resource Site for Automotive Electronics, this site offers tutorials, online tests, and numerous technical articles (PDF). Instructor Support contains materials designed to be used in classrooms. Many of these resources are geared toward candidates for certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the association that certifies auto mechanics. Extensive categorized links. Maintained by a professor of automotive technology.
The New York Times Web site on Automobiles. The "Automobiles Guide" is an annotated
directory of Internet sources, including advice, automakers, prices, and safety. "Browse the The "Classifieds" section lets you search by category and keyword in the
Sunday and current day's listings.
Archives" offers about a year's worth of Behind the Wheel car and truck reviews and Driving
Smart articles.
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