Consumer & Auto

Auto Repair Source offers do-it-yourself auto repair information powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR Information Systems. Covers service and repair for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles with information direct from the original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

Resources include step-by-step repair procedures, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, parts pricing and labor time estimates, technical service bulletins and recalls.

Service provider: EBSCO

Chilton Library provides repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as many new vehicles. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most common vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

Continuously updated with step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

This resource also includes short preparation exams for the Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification Tests.

Service provider: Gale, a division of Cengage Learning

Consumer Reports is a trusted source offering impartial reviews and product testing since 1936. This access to ConsumerReports.org offers content from the print edition of the magazine and special online-only content. Product reviews include ratings, recommendations and buying guides by product.

Reviews cover products like cars, electronics, household appliances and more, plus recommendations for services like banking, insurance, travel and data security. Keep up on the latest consumer news, and learn the best time to buy certain products.

Also explore the annual Consumer Reports Buying Guide on Flipster.

Service provider: EBSCO

Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability provides information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

Service provider: Gale, a division of Cengage Learning

This resource is made available through the State Library of Kansas.

Wiess Financial Ratings provides independent ratings and financial planning tools for investment, banking and insurance options, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, the reputable source of the Financial Ratings Series. Includes:

• • Investment ratings (buy-hold-sell) for stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
  • Safety ratings (financial strength) for banks, credit unions and insurance companies.
  • Consumer guides with planning worksheets for nine areas of insurance and retirement.

• Financial literacy eBooks for managing debt, investments, healthcare, insurance and more.
• Articles from Weiss Ratings highlighting timely financial topics.

Optional: Sign up for a personal account to create watchlists, get email alerts and customize screeners.

Service provider: Grey House Publishing