The Library subscribes to research databases containing trusted information not available on the Internet.

Using a Library computer? Click a logo below.	Researching from outside the Library? Click the links below to log in.
	Chilton - provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks
	General Reference Center Gold – company and industry magazine and news articles
	LearningExpress Library – practice for the Commercial Driver's License exam
	ProQuest – articles from The New York Times and other major newspapers
	ReferenceUSA – company contacts, industry reports and more

The following are external sites that are not maintained by the Carlsbad City Library.

• Kelley Blue Book
• Carfax
• Autotrader
• Car Talk
• California Lemon Law
• California Department of Motor Vehicles – or pick up a free copy of the DMV Driver's Handbook at the library to prepare for the written driver exam
• California Department of Consumer Affairs – Bureau of Automotive Repair
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Reference desk

Ask at the reference desk for:

• Kelley Blue Books
• Consumer Reports' annual car issue (April)
• new and used car buying guides
• a free copy of the DMV Driver's Handbook (to prepare for the written driver exam)

Library catalog

Search in the Library catalog for simple terms such as:

• the make of a vehicle, for example Toyota or Volkswagen
• Chilton manual
• Clymer
• motorcycle repair
• boats and boating