This guide lists selected online, electronic and print information sources available to Kwantlen Faculty, students and staff. Check the Library Catalogue to find additional resources at KUC.

• Journal & Article Indexes
• Background Information
• Citation and Style Guides
• Automotive Web Resources

• Associations
• Auto Manufacturers
• Government Websites
• Automotive Schools
• Job Search

Other KUC Library Resources by Subject guides that may be of interest to Automotive students:
Job Search

Journal & Article Indexes

Background Information

Article Indexes & Databases

• ALLDATA Automotive
• Academic Search Premier
• Applied Science and Technology Index
• Business Source Premier
• Canadian Periodical Index (CPI.Q)

Online Journals and Magazines

• Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN)
• Automotive Engineering International Online
• Automotive News
• AutoWeek-the Auto Enthusiast's Online Resource
• Babcox Magazines
• Canadian Driver
• Car and Driver
• Motor Magazine
• Motor Trend
• Off Highway Engineering Online
• Road and Track
• Ward's Auto
• World of Wheels Magazine Online

TIP for Advanced Researchers: Set up an alert for your favourite journal and you'll be notified when the latest issue is available electronically. For help with this, see our Search Alert guide.

Selected Online Reference Tools

• Cambridge Dictionaries Online
• Encyclopedia of British Columbia - a comprehensive online reference source for BC-related information, including articles, sound files, images, maps, charts and graphs.
• Online dictionaries - A list of more than 400 online dictionaries.
• Oxford Reference Online - Provides access to 100 key Oxford dictionaries and reference works across a broad subject spectrum.
• WWWebster Dictionary - include pronunciation, etymology, and a built-in thesaurus.
• Autopedia - the Automotive Encyclopedia
• Inner Auto Parts - How Cars Work 101
• AutoWorld - Automotive Terminology 101

Important Print Resources

• Auto Brakes Technology
  TL 269 J65 2000 Cloverdale
• Auto Fundamentals
  TL 240 S84 2000 Cloverdale
• Auto Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
  TL 271 J65 2001 Cloverdale
• Auto Suspension and Steering Technology
  TL 257 J64 2000 Cloverdale
• Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  TL 263 J65 2002 Cloverdale
• Automotive Brake Systems
  TL 269 E37 2001 Cloverdale
• High and Mighty: SUVs-the world's most dangerous vehicles and how they got that way
  TL 230.5 S66 B73 2002 Surrey
• Modern Automotive Technology
  TL 146 D84 1998 Cloverdale

Selected Print Journals in the Library

• Car Craft
  Cloverdale
• Hot Rod
  Cloverdale
• Popular Mechanics Magazine
  Cloverdale
• Popular Science
  Cloverdale
• Scientific American
  Cloverdale, Langley, Surrey, Richmond

Selected Videos

• Automotive Industry [videorecording]
  HD 9710 A2 A87 1996 Surrey
• Heating and AC operation [videorecording]
  TL 271 H425 1999 Cloverdale
• Phantom Fix [videorecording]
  TL 153 P45 2002 Surrey
• Steering Angles [videorecording]
  TL 255 A78 pt. 4 Cloverdale
• Worksafe BC - videos

Citation Styles

• APA - American Psychological Assoc. guidelines
• MLA - Modern Language Assoc. standards

Automotive Web Resources

Associations & Organizations

• Auto Central
• Auto Channel
• The AutoGuide
• Autobody Online
• The AutoMakers - Field Guide to Automotive Technology
• Autoshop 101
• Autosite
• Cars.com - comprehensive online resource for buying, selling and owning a vehicle
• Car Stuff
• Fluke Test and Measurement Tools
• How Car Stuff Works
• Pittsburg State University Research Guide Automotive Technology
• Mitchell 1
• Where to Find Material Safety Data Sheets on the Internet
• Worksafe BC - videos

TIP: Don't believe everything you read! Evaluate web sources very carefully for their accuracy, authority, and currency. Here are some evaluation criteria to help you

• Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)
• Automotive Service and Repair Association
• Automotive Service Association (ASA)
• iATN (International Automotive Technicians' Network
• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Canadian Labour Congress

Auto Manufacturers

• Chrysler
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors
• Car Stuff Links to Car Manufacturers

Government Websites

Automotive Schools

• Apprenticeship and the Red Seal Program
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
• Canadian General Standards Board
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - United States
• Workers' Compensation Board of B.C.

• Conestoga College
• Kwantlen University College
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Red Deer College
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Job Search

• Auto Service Technology Career Guide
• Canadian Careers Page
• Job Shark Canada
• Monster.ca
• Also, check out Kwantlen Library's Job Search page