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Using a Repair or Service Shop


Advice on Auto Repair, Auto Service, etc. — Auto Tips from Better Business Bureau Opens in new window
 

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens in new window
  • Consumer's Guide to Automotive Repair
  • How To Select a Repair Shop
  • Verify a Repair/Smog License, and much more

Choosing the Right Repair Shop, and More — Autosite Tips and Hints Opens in new window
 



Do-It-Yourself Repair


Archives of ASE Master Technician Jim Grant's Tech Tips Articles Opens in new window

Auto Maintenance Tips, including Do-It-Yourself Matrix — Car Talk Opens in new window

Autosite Maintenance Encyclopedia of the 21 Major Automotive Systems Opens in new window

Free Automotive Repair Advice by Certified ASE Technicians — Car Pros Auto Repair Opens in new window

Information, Graphics and Animation on the Workings of Your Car's Systems — Inner Auto Parts Opens in new window



How To Find Auto Repair Manuals in the Library Catalog

1. Enter in the Catalog search above the automobile model and word repair. Example: ACCORD REPAIR.
2. If you get poor results, try the car's make instead (example: HONDA REPAIR).
3. Then scan the results to find the right repair book.

If you are looking for something specific such as wiring diagrams or ignition, enter the make and the specific term. Example: GENERAL MOTORS WIRING.



Repair Manuals for Vehicles 1942-1968


Shop Manuals for Chevrolet, Ford and Lincoln Mercury ca. 1942-1968
  • Microfilm - Shop manuals from Helm Inc.

  • Coverage: Chevrolet, Ford and Lincoln/Mercury cars (1949-1968) and Chevrolet and Ford pickup trucks/vans (1942-1968)

  • Location: King Library Lower Level Periodicals Microfilm collection — see a map of that floor
    - The microfilm call number for the car manuals is TL215; for truck manuals, TL230.5

  • These manuals cannot be found using the online Library Catalog.


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