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Automotive & Engines
Automotive & Engines Research Materials
Auto Repair Source
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Provides accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Find ratings on Chicagoland services and retailers, including dentists, car repair, personal services, banks, and more.
Consumer Reports
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Online subscription to the popular consumer magazine, plus exclusive online content, including Best Car Deals.
Driving-Tests.org
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Free driver education program containing 11 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 10 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
Financial Literacy Basics
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Easy-to-understand guides on how to manage your finances, including budgeting, student loans, how to buy a car, and understand car insurance
Gale LegalForms
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Illinois Legal Forms includes thousands of business, personal, litigation and federal forms.
Small Engine Repair Source
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.