Library 101: ChiltonLibrary Automotive Repair

Are you a car enthusiast or a professional mechanic? With Plano Public Library, you have 24/7 access to the ChiltonLibrary, a comprehensive auto repair database.

ChiltonLibrary has information on more than 18,000 kinds of vehicles from the 1940s to current models, and includes:

• Out-of-the-library mobile access
• VIN Decoder, which allows a user to submit their vehicle identification number (VIN) and gather valuable information for a car or truck
• More than 2,500 easy-to-access videos and animations
• Diagnostics 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 repair procedures
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician test-prep quizzes

To access the database, click here.

To learn more, watch a video on Getting Started with ChiltonLibrary.

Check it Out

For more automotive resources, browse our collection. Here are a few titles:

Auto Repair & Maintenance by Dave Stribling | Print

Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair by Michael E. Gray | Print

Automotive Detailing in Detail: A Guide to Enhancing, Renovating and Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Appearance by Dom Colbeck, Jon Steele and David McLean | Print

Car Hacks by Craig Stewart | Print

Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide by Patrice Banks | Print

How to Paint Your Car by Dennis Parks | Print

How to Repair Automotive Air-conditioning & Heating Systems by Jerry Clemons | Print

How to Restore Classic Car Interiors: Repair, Restoration, Maintenance, edited by Veloce Publishing | Print