Chilton manual.....what, where?

[Grand~Am~Kid]

Ok, dumb question for you experienced car care guys, but what exactly is a Chilton manual, and where can i buy one or get a hold of one???

[cdru]

Originally Posted by Grand~Am~Kid

Ok, dumb question for you experienced car care guys, but what exactly is a Chilton manual, and where can i buy one or get a hold of one???

Chilton's is a car repair manual. The company that publishes the manual goes through the shop manual and, in theory, figures out exactly what all needs to be done in what order and writes an easier to read book for the average DIYer. So think of it as a simplified shop manual.

I have only had to use a Chilon's manual a few times. I much prefer a Haynes manual over Chiltons. It's better written and I think more detailed.

I'm not sure about availablity of Chilton manuals, but I know Haynes manuals are available at most Autopart stores. Even my Wal-Mart and Meijer locations had them at one time although I don't know if they still do.

[Grand~Am~Kid]

Ok, thanks alot!

[Knifeblade]

chilton's is published by Haynes, They aren't readily available for the late model years after 98.

Haynes North America, Inc.
861 Lawrence Drive
Newbury Park
California 91320

The Chilton's manual # is 28660 for the GA '85-98 run.