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Cars—Trucks—Vans—SUVs
Buying Guides, Repair Guides and information

 
For information on NEW cars, trucks or vans the Reference Department has the following items to help you.
 
  AAA Auto Guide New Cars and   Trucks
Models, ratings, reviews, prices and safety.
 
  Edmunds New Cars and Truck Buyer’s Guide
Comparison charts, ratings, specifications, safety information and buying advice.
 
  IntelliChoice Complete Small Truck Cost Guide / Complete Car Cost Guide
Depreciation expenses, fuel, maintenance and repair records, dealer costs, ratings and more.
 
  The Ultimate Car Book
Reviews, ratings, crash tests, warranties, specs., fuel economy and more.
 
  Dealers Cost Car Price Guides
Lists dealers’ cost for news cars
 
  Consumer Guide Buying Guides
Monthly guide to automobile purchasing.
 
  Consumer Reports
April issue is devoted to car ratings.
 

For information on USED cars, trucks or vans the Reference Department has the following items to help you.
 
 
  Consumer Guide to Used Cars and Trucks
Rating the top cars, minivans, SUVs    and pickups.
 
  Standard Guide to Cars and Prices
Covers vehicles from 1901 to the present.
 
  NADA Official Used Car Guide
 
  Consumer Reports
                  1975 to present

Websites on automobile purchasing and safety.
 
Kelly Blue Book 
www.kbb.com
 
NADA Appraisal Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com
 
 
Edmund’s 
www.edmunds.com
 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/ testing/ncap
 
Text Box: Please note, the library is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any Internet source.
 
 
Car Prices
http://www.carprices.com/
 
MSN Autos
http://autos.msn.com/
 
 

Car Repair and Maintenance
 
Chilton’s Automotive Service Manuals for
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Domestic Automobiles
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Import Automobiles
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Truck and Vans
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SUVs
are located in the Reference Department for models from 1940 to the present.
 
Also available are various car repair guides on specific models, which can be checked out.
 
 
Remember, the Reference Staff is available to answer your questions, or provide more research for you.