Haynes or Chilton???

I finally decided that I will throw down 20 bucks for a repair manual :eek: So for a 01 Civic, should I get a Haynes manual or Chilton? Any opinions?

Haynes has more pictures. Chilton is a little more deatailed at times. I have a Haynes. I like it.

Haynes has more pictures. Chilton is a little more deatailed at times. I have a Haynes. I like it.

haynes all the way chilton use to be good in old day's but now they are good...for a labor guide seems like chiltons book is 3 times bigger and no pic's hardly..but thats just my opinion....

Haynes!!!

i think i havve Chiltons

They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Thanks for the input. I will drop that whopping 20 to go buy a Haynes.

That's how I did the brake job on my Land Cruiser...first brake job too...those books are priceless..but yeah..the one with the most pics is the one you want then

Niether go to honda and get the real manuel... It's worth the money..

Perfectly said^

hondas the way 2 go fo sur

Haynes!!! BABY!!!! i love it

do the right thing for your car.
chilton, haynes, and dealer
each has strong points.
-chilton is more in depth with fewer pictures, for people doing more than minor maintenance.
-haynes has more pictures and simpler explanations, for those doing minor work, or who are unfamiliar with cars.
-dealer has 100% correct information, for folks wishing to make it factory correct and perfect, also contains good OEM info for tuners to start working from.
each also has drawbacks:
-chilton has few pics, and makes a hell of a leap between their 'basics' section and the 'overhaul' section. it's like going from 4th grade straight to 10th.
-haynes is missing detailed information on some procedures (differs by make)
-OEM service manuals can be convoluted, and portray the maintenance of the vehicle as if even the slightest change from the factory setup will result in your car blowing up when you start it. better not swap that airbox for a better one!!! your car will explode in a ball of flames on the highway!

so i just buy all 3. plus then when you sell it if you have 3 different manuals for it, your buyer knows you've taken care of it, and it may affect the final selling price.

this is all IMHO of course. i'm no NASCAR pit crew chief or anything.