Don't just dream it ... read about it too!
Lamborghini, Citroen, Porsche, Ford Escort - that car you've always dreamed about could be just one short visit to the Central City Library away, because at the Library you can find road tests for a range of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles and manuals for a vast range of cars, motorbikes, commercial vehicles, marine and small engines.
Latest titles:
 Hahn, Pat
How to ride a motorcycle : a rider's guide to strategy, safety and skill development
Learning the rules of the road is not the only information you need to ride a motorcycle. This handbook starts with the absolute basics for a beginner, from choosing a motorcycle and safety gear through to the clothing, strategies and skills needed for safety on the road.
 Sussman, Julie
Dare to repair your car : a do-it-herself guide to maintenance, safety, minor fix-its and talking shop
A confidence-building illustrated book on the basics of car maintenance and repair.
Just Testing ...
This is the nearest thing to 'trying before buying'. Auckland City Libraries has an extensive range of road tests both historical and current including:
- Cars from a 1960s Wolseleys to the latest BMW
- Motorcycles from a 1972 Indian to the latest model Kawasaki
- Commercial vehicles
To access these tests, search our Road Test Index online.
So the brakes connect to the ...
Also available at the Library is an amazing reference collection of manuals. Included are manuals for: cars, dating from the 1930s through to the present day, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, components, marine and small engines, and much more.
You can search on the library catalogue to locate the manual you're wanting.
Search tip: do a keyword search, entering the vehicle's make and model. This will bring up a list of titles, including manuals.
To use the manuals you will need to visit the First Floor Enquiries desk at the Central City Library. Remember, the manual collection is card access only - so bring along your Auckland City Libraries card!
For further details about the Auckland City Libraries Manuals collection please contact us. |
