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ChiltonLibrary Updates Honda and Acura

|By Chilton Staff| ChiltonLibrary recently added 14 years of Honda and Acura updates into its automotive knowledge base. From auto repair procedures to bulletins to wiring diagrams, ChiltonLibrary provides trusted original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information, helping car owners, do-it-yourselfers, automotive students, and mechanics fix, maintain, and understand vehicles better. Vehicle manufacturer service manuals give patrons … Read more

Estimating Auto Repair Labor Times with ChiltonLibrary

|By Chilton Staff| Sam hears a squeal when he steps on the brakes. It was faint a few weeks ago, but is now getting louder. Recognizing that the screech sound means the brake pads need to be replaced, he taps into ChiltonLibrary. Sam has changed brake pads before, but not on this car. From the … Read more

Support Winter Prep during Car Care Month

| By Chilton Staff | Winter’s coming—is your car ready? October Car Care Month reminds us to maintain our vehicles so they can be safe and dependable in cold-weather seasons. Car maintenance involves inspecting and refreshing vehicle components, like wipers and fluids. It’s preventive maintenance because it reduces the risk of breakdowns and repairs. Car … Read more

From Graduation to Employment: Why Career Readiness is Still a Struggle

| By Gale Staff | Recent survey data reveals that nearly 72% of graduates feel unprepared for life after high school. Challenges range from a lack of career exploration to inadequate real-world experience, leading students to struggle with planning their futures, from choosing a college major to starting a career.1 The disconnect between academic achievement … Read more

Support Automotive Teachers and Students with ChiltonLibrary

| By Chilton Staff | “A lot of my family worked on cars and seeing them do that—it is something I just grew to love. I feel like it’s not work anymore and it’s not school, it’s just something that I love to do.” —Samuel Villaseñor, Cuyamaca College1 Many students are drawn to working in … Read more

The CTE Crisis: Discover Solutions for Your School’s Biggest Challenges

| By Gale Staff | Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a proven pathway to success for students following high school. According to the Career and Technical Education Research Network, CTE has positive impacts on student academic achievement, high school completion, college readiness, and employability. While CTE students typically earn fewer bachelor’s degrees compared to … Read more

Ever Wonder About Those Lines on Backup Cameras?

| By Chilton Staff | Backing up can be one of the trickiest maneuvers typical drivers perform. Just ask a driving instructor about parallel parking. Backup cameras can make reversing easier and safer. When you shift into reverse on newer vehicles, an image of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen. Lines … Read more

April is National Car Care Month!

| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary provides expert guidance to get everyone’s vehicles ready for spring and summer, whether it’s putting in a new engine or just checking fluids. With April as National Car Care Month, now is the perfect time to promote this valuable resource to your community! ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for … Read more