When searching for books, articles, websites, videos, and various other media within your program, you may want to consider optional keywords such as:
Automotive Engineering
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Automobile Engines
Motor Vehicle
Depending on the information you are seeking, and its purpose, your keywords may be specific to the topic you are researching within Automotive Technology (e.g., electronic cars; automotive battery life expectancy; transmission innovations; etc.). See Edmunds Glossary of Automotive Terms for more.
This guide is intended for students enrolled in the Oakton College Automotive Technology program.
Here you will find information for research and general interest inquires related to your program.
Use this guide as a starting point for your research and/or assignments. Need more assistance? Contact an Oakton reference librarian!
The Learning Express Library contains aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and information for a career in Automotive Technology.
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