Haynes workshop manuals is a series of manuals from the British publisher Haynes Publishing Group. The series focuses on the maintenance and repairs of automotive vehicles. It covers a range of makes and models. It has manuals for over 600 cars and 225 motorcycle models. It gives step-by-step instructions for routine work and complex repairs. Plus it is also known for its clear diagrams, photographs and detailed explanation, so it’s perfect for DIY enthusiasts, beginners and professional mechanics.
What types of vehicles do Haynes Manual cover?
When it started in the 1960s, it focused on automobiles only. But since then, they have expanded to over 1000 auto repair manuals catering to every vehicle including ATVs and motorcycles.
What are the Pros and Cons of Haynes Manual?
Pros:
- The manuals provide extremely thorough information for maintenance and repairs of many vehicles.
- They help you understand, diagnose and perform repairs easily.
- It includes information on subsequent procedures using visual breakdowns.
- Particularly useful for new mechanics who are just starting out.
Cons
- For the professional, trained technician this is considered to be too simple.
- Seasoned mechanics will find the depth of information lacking from the Haynes Manual.
- These only reference certain repairs, so the user has to flip through the pages to find the referred point. Making it difficult to follow and might feel repetitive.
