Chilton Library

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Authoritative automotive repair covers the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.

About Chilton Library

Deliver reliable automotive help online 24/7 through Chilton Library, an authoritative vehicle database trusted by automotive enthusiasts and professionals for over 100 years. No other source has the vehicle maintenance, repair, and technical service bulletins patrons need for most years, makes, and models.

Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. This resource offers detailed content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

The continually updated resource offers vehicle manual and diagnostic information, including the following features:

  • Out-of-the-library mobile access whenever and wherever users need it
  • Factory-tested service, repair, and replacement information from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
  • VIN Decoder, which allows a user to submit their vehicle identification number (VIN) and gather valuable information for a car, truck, van, or SUV
  • More than 2,500 easy-to-access videos and animations, organized by vehicle systems and subject matter
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting information
  • Wiring and vacuum diagrams and detailed schematics
  • Manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals
  • Technical service bulletins and recalls
  • Warranty and Chilton Labor Estimating Tool for common vehicle repair procedures
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician test-prep quizzes to assess a user’s technical knowledge

Subjects Covered

  • Interests & Hobbies
  • Automotive Repair

Resource Includes

Images

View photographs, illustrations, and cartoons.

Reports

Read research and technical papers and reports.

Text-to-Speech Audio

Hear and download articles read out loud.

Video

View videos and tutorials on a broad range of topics.

Resource Category