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Subscription Databases and E-books

• Alldata Online
  Provides automotive repair and diagnostic information for most models and makes of cars and trucks, 1982 and later. This database is available for use within the library only
• Consumer Reports
  Consumer Reports presents ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars and trucks, electronic gear, and much more.  It includes articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial and regulatory actions that affect consumers.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• Karen's Reference Notebook – Automobile Consumer Information
  This link provides information on a number of issues related to vehicle purchasing and leasing, including crash test data, car prices, and several buyer's guides. Includes links to Kelley, Edmunds, and Nada.
• Car Care Guide
  This covers major service and minor maintenance instructions which can be applied to almost every vehicle. The Car Care Council also has the guide in Spanish.
• ProCarCare
  ProCarCare’s car care guide is a complete reference on maintenance, systems and more. à A car care reference manual providing maintenance recommendations, information on major vehicle systems, and more.
• carbibles.com
  Learn everything the DIY car enthusiast needs to know about basic car maintenance with detailed information and charts.
• AutoMD
  Online auto repair manuals and videos include illustrated steps, tools needed and estimated time to finish.
• Motorcycle Manuals
  Free motorcycle shop manuals and parts manuals can be found here as well as on this Online Parts & Shop Manuals page which organizes them by country.
• Old Car Manual Project
  This project collects original manuals and car brochures for older vehicles that can be viewed online.
• Car Crazy Central
  Car enthusiasts will find exciting online TV shows and videos exploring many types of vehicles.
• Car Talk
  Car advice, tips, troubleshooting, and answers to your car questions from NPR.
• Best Parking
  A “parking search engine” that helps you find the cheapest and closest parking garages and lots in major North American cities and 79 airports including San Francisco.

Official Services:

• U.S. Department of Transportation
  
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  
• Crash testing and highway safety
• fueleconomy.gov -- from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency
  
• California Highway Patrol