Automotive Subject Guide LRC@TCC

Scope: Automobile/automotive resources for the mechanic; careers, education & development.

Call numbers to browse: TL1-390, motor vehicles
HD9000 & TL152, automotive careers
Keywords to search: automotive, automobile, vehicles, Chilton’s, automobile and area of emphasis (for example: automobile and alignment), diesel engines, fuel systems, engine performance, hybrid vehicles, alternative fuels, fuel injection, automotive emissions
Subjects to search:
Automobile detailing
Automobile industry and trade
Automobiles--History
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair
Diesel motor
Transportation, Automotive

Books in our catalog:
Gale Virtual Reference Library (r)
The automobile in American history and culture: a reference guide
(TL23.B43 2001)
Automotive handbook (TL151.A87 2004)
Bosch Technical Instruction series
Chilton’s auto service manual (REF TL152.C5252) (Chilton Library Online)
Illustrated dictionary of automobile body styles (TL9.H23 2003)
Encyclopedia of classic cars (TL9.E52353 2003)
The car and its future (TL146.5.C37 2004)
Electric and hybrid cars: a history (TL220.A53 2005)

Library Resources:
Academic Search Complete

Associates Programs Source

Chilton Library

ENGnetBase
Films on Demand
Science In Context

Testing & Education Reference Center

Internet Resources:
Kevin Sullivan’s Autoshop 101 Automotive training and resource site offering online tutorials, ASE practice tests, technical articles and more.

AllData Service For professionals and vehicle owners; find shops, deals, car parts, and troubleshooting and repair advice

Autos at About.com Profiles and reviews, buying advice, top picks, auto repair, NASCAR, insurance information

Autosite.com (Powered by Automotive Information Center) For new and used cars; price quotes, market pricing, vehicle summary and comparisons, tips for maintenance & repair, recalls, understanding and calculating loans.

Edmunds provides True Market ValueSM pricing, unbiased car reviews, ratings, and expert advice to help you get a fair deal.

Kelly Blue Book Resource for prices, values and expert and consumer reviews on new and used cars.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ASE’s mission is
to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through research, testing and
certification.

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Encourages the
development of automotive technical education and the maintenance of national
standards set by the automotive industry.