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Automotive Technology & Collision

Research resources, tips, and support from SCC librarians

This guide lists search tips and research resources suggested by your SCC librarians including:

Books & Videos
Periodical Articles & Databases
Websites

If you don't find an information source you need, contact an SCC librarian for help at any time.

Featured resources

Identifix & ALLDATA

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Automotive service, maintenance, and repair information for troubleshooting vehicles.
ALLDATA This link opens in a new window
Automotive diagnostic and repair information, including manufacturer technical service bulletins, wiring diagrams, and maintenance tables. Includes Collision module. Limited to 5 simultaneous users.

ASE Test Prep books: You can borrow from the SCC Library

Motor Age training: Self-Study Guides for ASE Certification (A1-A9)
Call Number: Testbooks - First Floor 629.2872 MOTOR 2019; 2nd set is on RESERVE at Check-Out desk
Publication Date: Endeavor Business Media, 2019
ASE Test Prep and Study Guide by James Halderman
Call Number: TESTBOOKS - First Floor: 629.28 HLADERM 2020
Covers ASE areas A1-A8 plus A9, G1 and L1

ASE Test Prep and Training
FREE online study guides from the ASE
Tomorrow's TECH: Videos

Chilton Library: Automotive repair manuals (through Spokane Public Library)

All SCC students have access to Spokane Public Library's Digital Library including the Chilton Library online database.

If you don't have an SPL library card, follow the link below to instructions for getting a card number.

Spokane Public Library for SCC students
SCC students and employees are automatically approved for a barcode from Spokane Public Library which enables access to the digital and print collections.
Chilton Library (at Spokane Public Library)