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About Auto Repair Reference Center

Access to repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. (American focus)

Use at a library or enter your library card & PIN.

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Key Features

Auto Repair Reference Center contains coverage of more than 37,000 vehicles from 1945 to present. It provides help for professional mechanics as well as those more "do it yourself" car repairers and maintainers! Content includes:

  • Millions of drawings and step-by-step photographs;
  • Approximately 110,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original vehicle manufacturer;
  • Over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for viewing and printing;
  • Specifications & maintenance schedules;
  • Labor Time Guide & Estimator;
  • Video overviews of auto systems with AutoIQ (An interactive guide to how a car works);
  • Quick Tips (a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance)
  • Ability to email PDF records;
  • Diagnostic information;
  • A user-friendly interface.

More information

To search all you need to do is select the year then the make of your car. Then you can be more specific by selecting the model. Please note all NZ cars are not included in this resource and your car may be under the "American" name. Once you have found your car the list of available information appears for you car. Information can include repair and maintenance information for:

  • Transmissions;
  • Brakes;
  • Exhaust and ignition systems;
  • Heating/Cooling;
  • Electrical systems;
  • Wheels/Tires and body work;
  • Diesel Engines.

Search help

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