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Basic Vehicle Awareness

June 27, 2022June 28, 2022

| By Chilton Staff | We count on our vehicles to get us where we want to go safely. Most vehicles are dependable, but extreme weather and busy schedules can mean trouble. Basic vehicle awareness consists of simple things we can do that might help us avoid a bad situation. Here are three quick checks … Read more

Reasons to Keep Your Tires Inflated

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

| By Chilton Staff | The automotive tires that keep our vehicles rolling down the road are rated by the manufacturer to handle specific loads at predetermined air pressure. When you keep the optimum air pressure in the tire, you maximize tire performance and fuel economy. What makes it difficult to keep tire pressure consistent? … Read more

Libraries Can Help You with Your Car Needs

October 6, 2023March 20, 2019

| By Gale Staff | The Columbus Public Library offers ChiltonLibrary, providing residents with 24/7 car care knowledge including maintenance and specification tables, step by step service and repair instructions, a labor estimating tool, vacuum and wiring diagrams, close-up photographs and illustrations, and of course a print tool so you can print out exactly what you … Read more

Car Tips: What To Do When Stuck in the Snow

March 6, 2019March 7, 2019

| By Tracy Junker | Before you get stuck in the snow, here are some items to keep in your vehicle and some tips on how to get moving again. What to Carry in your Vehicle Small or collapsible shovel Boots (if you don’t regularly wear them) Sturdy pair of gloves or mittens and a … Read more

ChiltonLibrary: Highly Recommended and “Makes Users Happy”

May 9, 2015April 21, 2015

Tune up your patron’s auto repair know-how!

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ChiltonLibrary Delivers Amazing New Features for DIYers & Pros

February 26, 2018October 21, 2014

ASE Sample Tests and Labor Estimator Tool Now Available to Your Library Customers!

The ASE Technician Sample Tests available in ChiltonLibrary.com are short sample tests which provide a high-level assessment of overall readiness to pass an ASE certification exam. Patrons will gain a better understanding of their strengths and areas needing additional review. According to the National Institute for Automotive Excellence more than 300,000 automotive professionals nationwide have earned the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence and must renew their certification every 5 years. Tests may be taken any number of times.