Library Guides: Automotive Technology: Finding Websites

Evaulating Websites

The internet contains a lot of great information but not all of it is accurate. Since anyone can publish anything on the web it is sometime difficult to know if a website contains factual information. Print sources, such as books and journals go through a peer review or editing process meaning that the information found using them is often more reliable.

Use our guide as a starting point to help evaluate a website’s credibility.

Websites

ALLDATA® Repair
With over 25 years' experience, ALLDATA is the leading provider of original manufacturers' repair information – complete, unchanged and unabridged. Access ALLDATA® Repair – Library and Educational Version to: Locate information quickly using our search feature. View the latest Technical Service Bulletins. Print wiring diagrams on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
Chilton Online Auto Repair Manuals
Today Chilton's editors continue to carefully craft information so that automotive enthusiasts, students and service professionals can rely on the Chilton legacy in information excellence.
Just Give Me the Damn Manual
Provides auto manuals by the top manufacturers.
Virtual Mechanic
An online repair guide that can be accessed on your mobile device. The website is Australian, but information is applicable to all countries.

How Stuff Works - Auto
Part of Discovery Communications, this site provides information on thousands of subjects. Automotive subjects are one area where you can learn more about cars.
Jalopnik
Jalopnik is a news and opinion website about cars, the automotive industry, racing, transportation, airplanes, technology, motorcycles and much more.
Auto Service Professional
Auto Service Professional targets the technicians who actually work on the 260 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. Our readers are the people on the front lines of the automotive aftermarket. They are ultimately responsible for keeping the vehicle fleet on the road and drivers safe and satisfied.

Controlling Electrical Hazards Booklet
OSHA 3075/72 pgs.
Downed Electrical Wires Fact Sheet
Electrical Safety Hazards of Overloading Cable Trays Fact Sheet
Electrical Safety QuickCard™
OSHA 3294
Hand and Power Tools Booklet
OSHA 3080/32 pgs.
Industrial Hygiene Booklet
Job Hazard Analysis Guide
OSHA 3071
Occupational Noise Exposure Safety and Health Topics Web Page

Fuel Economy Guide (EPA)
This Environmental Protection Agency site provides information on gas mileage for passenger vehicles dating back to 1985, plus information on fuel economy, vehicle comparisons, pollution emissions, safety ratings, alternate fuels, and more.
On-Road Vehicles and Engines (EPA)
Information about highway vehicles (cars and light trucks, heavy trucks, buses, engines, and motorcycles) including fuel economy, emission standards and regulations, emission recall programs, new vehicle certification and in-use vehicle compliance, inspection and maintenance programs, diesel retrofit programs, evaluating the benefits of inventions designed to reduce emissions, and importing vehicles to the United States.
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Safety (OSHA)
Health and safety regulations for workers in autobody repair shops.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Our mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement.
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
US Federal Standards for vehicles.

AutoServiceWorld
AutoServiceWorld.com is Canada's longest serving, most successful web presence. Managed by the Jobber News Magazine team, it generates 20,000 page views a month from all sectors of the Canadian Automotive Aftermarket (Manufacturing, Distribution, Service). AutoServiceWorld E-Newsletters go out twice a week to more than 17,000 readers. Contact us for a detailed breakdown of our readership, advertising options, and electronic capabilities.
Kelley Blue Book
In the 10 years since kbb.com was launched the Internet has become not only an integral part of everyday life, but has also fueled the biggest growth in Kelley Blue Book's history.
Ratchet+Wrench
Ratchet+Wrench is the leading progressive media brand exclusively serving auto care center owners and operators through examining in-depth real world struggles, successes and solutions from the industry. It provides our readers and users the inspiration, tools and motivation to help them succeed in the auto care center industry.