Library Guides: Automotive Parts & Service Operations: Start Here

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ABI/INFORM This link opens in a new window
International business trends and company information. Full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals, country and industry reports, and major news sources.
Mitchell1 Manager SE This link opens in a new window
Manager SE is shop management software that simplifies and organizes tasks, including writing accurate estimates, ordering parts, and tracking business results, to tracking customer data, including invoices, spending history, and vehicle history of repairs at the shop.

Access is available at Ashtonbee campus only, in the Transportation Software folder on student Lab and Library computer desktops.
Mitchell1 ProDemand This link opens in a new window
On campus access only. Service repair, maintenance and management information.
To access, click on the "Login" button. Works best with Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher. If using lower versions of Internet Explorer, you must download and install the "M1/SK Config Utility" at http://www.m1faqs.com/fix/index.htm.
Automotive Video on Demand This link opens in a new window
Browse hundreds of online instructional videos featuring experts in the automotive service industry. Topics include basic essentials, diagnostics, diesel, HVAC, Hybrid technology, tools & equipment, operations management and ASE Test Preparation,
Contact the Ashtonbee campus librarian (ext. 57007, L-203) to create your account. Instructors, ask about a group account for you and your students.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Full text business scholarly journals, magazines, country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
Includes full text of Harvard Business Review, and Datamonitor country and industry reports.
CDX Automotive This link opens in a new window
Automotive service and repair training. Interactive activities, simulations, animations and schematics, videos, quizzes and self-tests.
Personal logons available from the Ashtonbee Library, Room L-202, 416-289-5000 x 7000, library@centennialcollege.ca.
Films on Demand: Technical Education This link opens in a new window
Includes online videos on automotive technology, building and technical trades, engineering technology, and technical communication topics.
Direct-Hit by Identifix This link opens in a new window
Features all data, tools and information necessary for the automotive professional, including over 1,000,000 confirmed fixes and shortcut tests.
Safetyhub This link opens in a new window
Safety training video streaming with assessments and trainee learning management system.

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