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AutoNet Carbooks – The Car Book Store of Your Dreams

by Philippe Govaerts

AutoNet Carbooks – The Car Book Store of Your Dreams

We love cars, that’s a fact. The funny side note of being the automotive addicts that we are, is that most of us not only like the cars themselves, but everything automotive that surrounds our favorite car brand or type. I’m talking about t-shirts, jackets, key rings, posters and of course, books.

A while ago, we published a Miata book review which seemed to be quite a success and that made me want to write a short story about the greatest automotive book store I’ve seen to date.

Autonet Carbooks - A Car Book Store

I know what you’re thinking, why drive an hour or more to go to a book store, if you can easily order your books online nowadays, and have them delivered to your doorstep? Well, because of the experience. And believe me, visiting AutoNet Carbooks was worth the drive from Belgium to the Netherlands. What’s more? Think about it. It’s a car book store. Yes, a book store dedicated solely to books about cars!

The store was founded by Ellen Van Beusekom, back in 1996. Through the years, her business grew and she had to move several times until eventually ending up in Zundert (The Netherlands), which is the store’s current location. Since 2011, Ellen has been assisted by her husband Gijs which are both true car fans. At this moment they own a BMW 1M, an E30 M3 and a Z3. Their favorite car brands are BMW (obviously, if you own 3 of them), Alfa Romeo and Donkervoort.

Car Book Store Shelves - AutoNet Carbooks
All Kinds of Books About Cars

Once arrived at the store, we were offered coffee and cookies. At first glance, the shop seems rather small, but it is packed with books. They have a total of 2500 different books in stock, divided in several categories ranging from A-Z car brands, Formula 1, endurance racing, motorsport in general, biographies, design, engines and mechanics,… I could basically spend a whole day in that place!

One of their strongest points that I noticed is that they have books available almost immediately after they have been released. If you need to order a book they don’t have in stock, it usually doesn’t take long at all for them to get it for you.

AutoNet Carbooks Story - The Car Book Store of Your Dreams
AutoNet carbooks - Car book store
Varied Books About Cars
Mazda MX-5 Book at AutoNet carbooks

Nowadays, the majority of Autonet Carbooks’ customers are ordering through the website because it’s just more convenient. Orders have been sent to 95% of European countries, the USA, Australia and even Japan. The customers that visit the store to pick up orders or to find something new can wander around in the cozy shop and enjoy a good cup of coffee. These customers generally come from The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany and France.

Racing Photography Book
Books About the Nurburgring

I find it so easy and fast to order my books online, but I must admit I enjoyed my time spent at this store very much. The owners are super friendly and carry the same passion as their customers. They offer great service and are always ready in case of questions.

Filed Under: Car Culture Tagged With: Car Books, Car Enthusiasts

Philippe Govaerts

Overseas RallyWays author living in Belgium, Philippe Govaerts is a photographer mainly interested in cars and racetracks. He loves road trips including those to the notorious Nürburgring Nordschleife. Philippe is also a big Porsche and Miata fan.

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