Library Celebrates Car Care Month with Automotive Repair Help Available Online

Studies show consumers are keeping their cars longer. With more older cars on the road, repairs are on the rise. People interested in taking a wrench in hand to save money now have a resource to help.
Brazoria County residents with a library card can access reliable automotive help online 24/7 through ChiltonLibrary, a resource available on the library website.
Trusted by automotive enthusiasts for over 100 years, ChiltonLibrary supports “do-it-yourselfers” of all skill levels. No other resource contains more years, makes, and models.
“During National Car Care Month this April, we’re highlighting ChiltonLibrary, an online resource that helps patrons save money on car repairs by offering expert, step-by-step guidance on how to conduct repairs themselves, or by having greater knowledge about their vehicle when taking it to a professional for service,” said Tom West, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Brazoria County Library System.
“Cardholders can tap into this resource through their home computers, phones, iPads, or tablets around the clock, in addition to being able to access the information from inside our twelve branch libraries.”
ChiltonLibrary from Gale, part of Cengage Group, provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information for popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. This continually updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, short videos, and animations to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
ChiltonLibrary’s interface and intuitive navigation make finding mechanical repair information easy. In addition, library users can:
• Access body and “collision” information with comprehensive specifications and instructions
• Look up recalls and service bulletins
• Research a vehicle identification number (VIN) in real-time through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for original equipment and unrepaired safety recalls when buying a car or for one’s vehicle
• Find estimated labor times to help users confidently estimate repair costs
• Translate text into many languages
• Deploy accessibility features such as text display options and having text read out loud
ChiltonLibrary supplies a comprehensive solution for the “do-it-yourselfer” that is easy to use and has highly sought-after factory service manual data. It is the perfect solution for all vehicle needs.
Brazoria County residents can access ChiltonLibrary from library computers or remotely by searching under the Research Room tab on the library’s website: mybcls.org
BCLS is a dynamic system of libraries providing convenient access to quality and popular resources to meet the educational and recreational needs of Brazoria County residents of all ages. There are 12 libraries in the system, located in the following cities: Alvin, Angleton, Brazoria, Clute, Danbury, Freeport, Lake Jackson, Manvel, Pearland (2), Sweeny, and West Columbia. mybcls.org