Free Auto Repair Manuals - No Joke (2024)

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How can I get a free car repair manual? ›

For this I personally use and recommend ALLDATAdiy. With full manuals for over 30,000 vehicles online, you will find an exact match for your vehicle's year, make and model.

Make/model specific repair guides are available to download for free with your AutoZone Rewards membership. At the moment not all makes and years have a guide. To use the repair guides, just sign in, add your vehicle, and visit the My Vehicles page.

Unlike Haynes manuals, Chilton manuals call for at least a basic knowledge of auto repair, making them perfect for technicians at your shop. The amount of information covered can easily be used to provide the highest level of care for any given vehicle.

In January 2022, another well-known line of manuals, Chilton, went a step further and ended the service of its online subscription-only equivalent DIY guide. Chilton's wealth of automotive knowledge is still accessible, but now you'll need to get it through your local or school library.

With make and model coverage of around 90% of cars, AutoFix takes the help you get from Haynes to a new level.

You can find the repair manual you need for your vehicle at O'Reilly Auto Parts. We also carry specialty repair manuals for motorcycles, small engines, diesel engines, ATVs, and more from the most respected companies in the automotive industry.

Many car companies provide downloadable owner's manuals for free on their websites. PDF files that can be viewed online or saved to your computer or other device are available from almost every car company, and some automakers also host searchable web manuals.

Sometimes, they are — a service manual and a repair manual may refer to the same thing. However, a user manual or owner's manual usually refers to a simpler guide for the consumer. You might recognize them as the short pamphlets that come with the packaging of a purchased product.

Engine Replacement

Greatly considered to be the most difficult automotive repair, replacing an engine is incredibly expensive. In fact, this repair is so expensive that it is often more appropriate to purchase a new vehicle rather than pay for an engine replacement.

What do mechanics use for repair manuals? ›

Chilton manuals tend to be the best guides for mechanics who have a basic knowledge of auto repair and are looking for detailed instructions for specific cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Chilton is also a great option for mechanics looking to join a community of other mechanics and car enthusiasts online.

Searching a site such as eBay or Amazon will often provide you with used and new manuals in a range of price points. You can also order a replacement manual from some automakers. Lincoln, for example, has partnered with Bishko Automotive Books and Helm to provide access to owner's manuals dating back to the 1940s.

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To purchase a repair or service manual, we suggest calling or visiting the parts counter at your local dealer. Feel free to use our Dealer Search tool to find contact information for dealers in your area.

Almost all automakers have made owner's manuals available on their Web sites. All of the online owner's manuals are free, while the paper versions cost anywhere from $25-$40. Below is a list of links to help you get an online manual from a car's manufacturer.