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Research & Online Resources: Consumer Information

The Thousand Oaks Library subscribes to a variety of highly specialized electronic databases.
All of these resources may be used in the library, and many can be accessed from home via the Internet.

Consumer Information

General Consumer Information
Consumer Search Recommended Web Resources
Find reviews of products

Recommended Web Resources
Consumer advice in English and Spanish, consumer action - file a complaint, scams & frauds

Available everywhere with a library card
Step-by-step instructions for thousands of projects in the areas of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical, and decorating are provided in high-quality PDF files. Full-text access to major home improvement magazines and videos supplement the step-by-step project instructions. search tips
Automobiles
Available everywhere with a library card
Automotive repair information of domestic and foreign cars dating back to 1945.  search tips

Chilton Auto Repair Manual Available everywhere with a library card
Model coverage includes 360 models from 2013 and 231 models from 2014, with a total of more than 17,000 models covered in Chilton's, dating back to 1940.  

Car pricing for used and new automobiles, ratings, specifications....  
Car pricing for used and new automobiles, ratings, specifications...  

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Available everywhere with a library card Available from home. A Thousand Oaks Library card is required.     

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