Planning a Car Repair? Don't Forget the Library!
Sunday March 7, 2010
I often wonder if my son's generation will even know what a library is. A library holds books, and who needs books anymore? If I need to look something up, Google will guide me. If I want to read a novel, Kindle is there to accomodate. So where does that leave our neighborhood library. Even the most illiterate in computerese have some sort of Internet connection nowadays. But don't dismiss the library just yet. There are gobs of resources hidden in those walls. History buffs still pile into the reference room to pore over the years of archived newspapers that may still contain uncovered references to their favorite studies. But what's in there for auto repair? Lots! Many libraries have a more than decent collection of automotive reference books that range from the general "how it works" type of book to specific repair manuals you can use to fix your car! If you're into saving money, take advantage of your local library.
My library has an on-line version of Chilton’s available for card holders as well as a good selection of Haynes and Chilton’s you can check out.
Hear, hear. No matter how much stuff I can get off the internet, when it comes to car repair, a book is much better by your side than gazing at a computer screen(which is the book in electronic form) Chilton, Haynes, Clymer, factory manuals,plus more are all there. It is the best to have while you are laying under the car or have brakes apart or other difficulty. Easier to find things too. Books are going to be around for a long time to come.
i found a really good book on how to repair a scratch on your car at the local library here in metairie, la
In terms of having Google and Kindle they are both excellent but for students who are looking to learn from multiple reference books – the library is a must.