Hit the Road with the UVU Library

Ford famously said that customers could get a Model T in any
color they liked, as long as it was black.

This week is the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford's birthday, we decided to highlight our automotive sources. Few people know that the UVU Library offers resources specifically designed for mechanics and DIY car fixers--or even for people who just want to find out what might be going on under the hood. So this week, rev up your research engines and hit the open road with the Library.

Automobile Repair Reference Center

This tool makes finding repair guides, schematics, and replacement information for your car easy. A wizard guides you through make, model, and year to find the right information.

Chilton's Manuals

The Automobile Repair Reference Center is great for newer models. But if you have an older car, try the Chilton's Manuals. There are several different series. When you click on the above link to see what's available, you'll need to choose a specific title to see if we have your car covered.

Mitchell's RepairCenter

We recently secured campus-wide access to Mitchell's RepairCenter. This database works differently from our article databases and the Automobile Repair Center above. The above link takes you to the instructions for installing and running the RepairCenter. This database provides highly detailed repair and replacement information. In fact, some professional mechanics have this in their shops.

Be sure to visit our display about the history of the automobile on the first floor. If you have any questions about these resources, ask Tim Rowley, our automotive librarian, or contact the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840.