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| through your old, manufacturer’s auto repair | | | | for many years. On their website you can order them |
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| with complete model databases will charge for their | | | | detailed pictures and diagrams. But the unique thing |
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| alternatives you’ll find online. | | | | videos. These videos take you step by step through a |
| | | | wide array of maintenance procedures, ranging from |
| Professional Guides for Non-Pros | | | | easy to advanced. |
| The car repair database ALLDATA has been | | | | User Created Manuals |
| providing auto shops and dealerships with an online | | | | There are also plenty of user-created auto repair |
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| usually costs thousands of dollars, but with their site | | | | information if you take some time to look. One of the |
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| It’s $27 for a one-year subscription for one car | | | | or replace your shocks. There is a fair share of |
| model. You pay extra if you want additional models. | | | | uniquely entertaining car maintenance guides to |
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| on almost every kind of maintenance issue there is. | | | | detailed and model specific guides, try You can |
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| specific issues with other car owners. Worth it if | | | | specific repair guides for model specific maintenance |
| you’re an avid do-it-yourselfer when it comes to | | | | procedures, complete with pictures and step-by-step |
| auto repair. | | | | instructions. |
| Haynes Online | | | | |