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Auto Repair Source

  • Instructions and diagrams for vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Maintenance schedules and estimated labor times for the most commonly performed operations in a repair shop
  • Technical service bulletins and recall notices
  • Easily magnify and print diagrams and images

Use it for: Vehicle repair and maintenance

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Resource Type
Automotive
Consumer

Chicago Consumers' Checkbook

  • Easily find ratings, reviews and undercover price research on Chicagoland services and retailers, including doctors, auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, tax preparers and more.
  • Advice on more than 150 topics such as finance, home maintenance, healthcare, and travel.
  • Chicago Consumer Checkbook is nonprofit, independent, and provides unbiased information.

Use it for: Researching the best local services for your home, finances, and healthcare.

Resource Type
Automotive
Business & Finance
Consumer
Research

Consumer Reports

  • Reviews, ratings and recommendations on appliances, automobiles, babies and kids products, food, and money/personal finance
  • Money-saving advice and tips
  • Reliable information on new and used cars
  • Consumer news

Use it for: Researching products before buying, finding the best healthcare, cell phone and credit card plans

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Resource Type
Automotive
Consumer
Research

Driver's License Practice Tests

  • Illinois practice tests and handbooks for car, motorcycle, and CDL
  • Instant results after every questions and explanations for wrong answers

Use it for: Preparing for your Driver's License exam

Resource Type
Automotive
Test Preparation
Government & Legal

Small Engine Repair Source

  • Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.)

  • Includes guides for extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly

  • Information on over 25 years of engine models

  • Covers lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, boats, snowmobiles and more

Use it for: Small engine repair and maintenance

Resource Type
Automotive
Consumer