Thomson Delmar Offers Expanded Model Year Coverage and more Information in Updated Automotive Repair DVD

Thomson Delmar Offers Expanded Model Year Coverage and more Information in Updated Automotive Repair DVD

Thomson Delmar Learning recently announced the release of the updated Chilton Total Car Care Domestic Vehicles DVD. This new DVD picks up where the existing Total Car Care DVD Series left off by covering model years 2000-2005. The existing series covers model years 1981-2000.

Thomson Delmar Learning, a leading provider of tailored learning solutions for customers in the educational, computer and professional markets, and part of The Thomson Corporation, recently announced the release of the updated Chilton Total Car Care Domestic Vehicles DVD. This new DVD picks up where the existing Total Car Care DVD Series left off by covering model years 2000-2005. The existing series covers model years 1981-2000.

Upon purchase you will be provided with a standard code that provides access to information for the one vehicle you choose, just like an individual manual. Convenient format provides a permanent reference tool. View exactly what you need on your computer screen, or print it out. "With authentic Chilton service and repair instructions, illustrations and specifications, this late-model domestic vehicle DVD gives you the confidence to service many systems", said David Koontz, publisher of Chilton.

The Chilton Total Car Care Domestic Vehicles DVD covers a wide range of 2000-2005 domestic cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs. In addition to providing step-by-step service and repair procedures, general information and maintenance, engine performance and tune-up, and engine mechanical and overhaul, this new Chilton Total Car Care Domestic Vehicles DVD includes engine electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning. For more information on the Chilton Total Car Series, visit www.chiltonsonline.com.

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