City of Carlsbad - Automotive Resources

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Automotive Resources

The Library subscribes to scholarly research databases not available on the Internet.

eResearch
Websites
Library catalog
Magazines

	Chilton – Photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for automobiles and light trucks.
	General Reference Center Gold – Newspapers, magazines, and reference books. [mobile App]
	LearningExpress Library – Practice for the Commercial Driver's License exam
	ProQuest – Los Angeles Times (1985-current) The New York Times (June 1980-present) New York Times Magazine (1986-present) The Wall Street Journal (1984-present)
	ReferenceUSA – Listings for public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and churches.

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)