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Automotive Resources

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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 logo General Reference Center Gold – company and industry magazine and news articles
Learning express logo LearningExpress Library – practice for the Commercial Driver's License exam
Proquest logo ProQuest – articles from The New York Times and other major newspapers
Reference USA logo ReferenceUSA – company contacts, industry reports and more

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

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)

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