Chilton, part of Cengage Learning and an established leader in
reference sources for automotive professionals and Do-It-
Yourself (DIY) automotive enthusiasts, announced the release of
Chilton 2011 Labor Guide: Domestic and Imported Vehicles (ISBN:
978-1-1115-4291-7; List Price $224.95) and Chilton 2011 Labor
Guide CD-ROM (ISBN: 978-1-1115-4294-8; List Price $234.95).
These new reference manuals from Chilton provide labor times
that are among the most trusted in the industry, and all vehicle
makes and models included conform to current Automotive
Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) standards.
Chilton 2011 Labor Guide: Domestic and Imported Vehicles manual
set and Chilton 2011 Labor Guide CD-ROM cover more than two
decades of repair time information for vehicle models ranging
from 1981 through 2011. This new 2011 edition has been updated
with new vehicle models and labor operations to keep industry
professionals current with new technologies. The guides were
created with consideration for warranty time, component
location, component type, technicians' work environment, the
training they receive and the tools they use when calculating a
labor time. Additionally, to allow for vehicle age, operating
conditions and type of service, the Chilton 2011 Labor Guide
provides standard and severe service times, plus Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty times.
In addition to the accurate labor times included in the print
version, the CD-ROM version also includes:
- Parts List to simplify adding parts to an estimate or
work order.
- Keyword Search Engine allowing users to input a search
term and quickly find the information they need within the
database.
- Quick Search Function which allows users to select a
year, make and model, and be taken directly to the labor
information they need.
- Calendar Feature to quickly locate work requests by day,
week and month.
"The Chilton Labor Guide is highly regarded as one of the most
trusted resources in the industry," said David Koontz,
publisher, Chilton. "With more than two decades of repair time
information, and the added convenience of a print or CD-ROM
version, this new labor guide from Chilton has proven itself to
be an essential resource for any automotive
professional."
For more information on the Chilton 2011 Labor Guide: Domestic
and Imported Vehicles, Chilton 2011 Labor Guide CD-ROM or any
other product from Chilton, please visit www.chilton.cengage.com or www.cengage.com.
