Automotive repair manuals from the Chilton Total Car Care Series, plus illustrated auto repair manuals covering 21,000 vehicles, Technical Service Bulletins and wiring diagrams. Video Tutorial
Cars & Trucks
Databases
Ratings and evaluations of cars and other consumer products.
Available with library card
Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more. Covers routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly. Small engine repair manuals from Clymer.
Available with library card
Additional Resources
Driver's License Manuals
Download copies of the Colorado Driver Handbook (English and Spanish), Commercial Driver’s License Manual and Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook.
Denver Gas Prices
Search for gas prices by city or zip code. Also features a trip cost calculator and fuel saving tips.
Colorado Department of Transportation
CDOT’s Travel Center has road conditions, lane closures and a statewide construction map. The Library has links to statistics, seat belt surveys, and CDOT manuals and forms.
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Online services include license or plate renewal, office locations and Colorado donor registry.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The NHTSA offers research into safety issues for motorists including car seats, aggressive and impaired drivers, and school buses. Child seats, recalls, airbags and crashworthiness are also featured.
Car Talk
Let NPR’s Ray and Tom give you tips on maintaining, buying, operating and maintaining your ride. Also learn about avoiding the blind spot, secret tricks of car salesmen or diagnose the sound your car is making.
2CarPros
2CarPros.com was created in 1998 and has now grown to be one of the web’s best resources for free help with car questions and information for all areas of auto repair and maintenance. Also has sections on how things work and troubleshooting.
Cars for Charity, Inc.
Donate your unwanted car, boat or RV through Cars for Charity. Your car is auctioned off or sent to a recycler and 100% of the net proceeds goes to the non-profit organization that you have chosen. Your donation may be tax deductible. Submit on line the Donor Information sheet or print out the donor information and mail to Cars for Charity. Your car is usually picked up within 4 days. This is done at no charge to you.
Edmunds Automobile Buyer’s Guide
Edmunds car buying guide lists new car prices, used car prices, comparisons, buying advice, ratings, values, and leasing. Also has forums and insider information on all aspects of ownership.
CarInfo
This website features new car buying tips provided by consumer advocate & auto expert Mark Eskeldson and money saving tips, car buying, leasing and repair secrets.
Car Survey
Car and truck reviews from consumers. Categorized by make, vehicles are rated and reviewed by people who actually own them.
Cars.com
Search by zip code for new or used cars from dealers and private parties. Search the buying guides for expert and consumer reviews, features, photos and videos
Kelley Blue Book
The trusted resource for accessing new and used car values by make or model. Also find reviews and ratings, financing and purchasing advice, and a section on certified pre-owned autos.
NADA Guides
Get new and used car pricing, free VIN check, cars for sale in your area, expert and consumer reviews and certified and pre-owned listings.
Jalopnik
Jalopnik is a blog that covers cars, car culture, and the automotive industry by using irreverent humor. News items are intermingled with stories highlighting car culture, funny criminal incidents, and strange cars offered for sale on eBay or Craigslist.
