In order to get the kind of information you need, you'll also need to know the types of available online car repair manuals. Everything will depend on the problem—whether you'll be looking for a generic manual, a vehicle-specific manual, a diagnostic guide, or a maintenance or service manual.
The first thing we'll be discussing is the initial type on our list: the generic manual, or the general online auto repair manual. These are fairly common types, and you might not even need to buy anything. General repair manuals can also be bought off the shelves of leading bookstores in your area. Still, our focus here is on those car repair manuals found online, which offer not only convenience but a paperless resource that is accessible anytime you have your computer on (with matching Internet connection, of course).
You'll be able to find generic repair manuals online that are basically sorted by the make or by automaker. That's because car manufacturers often have typical things to look out for across a range of vehicle models. In the same vein, certain manufacturing peculiarities or trademarks will have matching issues on multiple models within their product line.
Additionally, there are some online repair manual publishers who really make it a point to focus on certain automakers (depending on demand, most probably) so there really would be a wealth of information on a particular manufacturer (say, Toyota) than others, and this info would be better suited for your vehicle should you own one from the aforementioned automaker.
That's about it for now. We'll discuss the other types of online auto repair manuals as we go along, so watch out for those. Once we've completed the rundown of online repair manual types, we'll round it all up so you can access the articles on one convenient post.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Online Repair Manual Reviews: RepairManual.com
Let’s get down to business as we start this new year. Back in December, we promised to bring you more news, information and reviews about the various online repair manuals available to the vehicle enthusiast and DIY mechanic. Our first review of the year is of repairmanual.com, a site that aggregates a bunch of online repair manuals that you can order.
It’s actually more of a searchable database rather than a single online repair manual service. For example, if you go to the menus, you can select the automobiles link and you’ll be directed to an alphabetical list of vehicle makes. Clicking a car manufacturer link will then lead you to a list of that manufacturer’s models. Clicking a model finally gets you to a list of different online repair manuals that you can purchase for that particular model.
It’s a pretty good listing, actually. Most vehicle makes and models are covered, and there are options from a number of online car repair manual service providers. Some model years even go as far back as the 60s, so you can find even some rare stuff and books that are hard to find. You can clearly see that there is an effort to make the collection as comprehensive as it can be.
What the site could use is a bit more description about the manuals on the results page, so viewers won’t have to make another click just to access the summaries. Another thing is that the website doesn’t really do anything to look like a modern e-commerce website. It looks like one of those sites built during the Geocities days of the Internet. Even then, the entire effort is solid and you get what you need out of the site. After all, it’s the content that counts.
If you want a no-frills and hassle-free way to order a online repair manual for your ride, check out RepairManual.com and see if they list what you need. Whether you’re looking for manuals about cars, vans, ATVs, bikes and even snowmobiles, this is one of the best places to check first.
It’s actually more of a searchable database rather than a single online repair manual service. For example, if you go to the menus, you can select the automobiles link and you’ll be directed to an alphabetical list of vehicle makes. Clicking a car manufacturer link will then lead you to a list of that manufacturer’s models. Clicking a model finally gets you to a list of different online repair manuals that you can purchase for that particular model.
It’s a pretty good listing, actually. Most vehicle makes and models are covered, and there are options from a number of online car repair manual service providers. Some model years even go as far back as the 60s, so you can find even some rare stuff and books that are hard to find. You can clearly see that there is an effort to make the collection as comprehensive as it can be.What the site could use is a bit more description about the manuals on the results page, so viewers won’t have to make another click just to access the summaries. Another thing is that the website doesn’t really do anything to look like a modern e-commerce website. It looks like one of those sites built during the Geocities days of the Internet. Even then, the entire effort is solid and you get what you need out of the site. After all, it’s the content that counts.
If you want a no-frills and hassle-free way to order a online repair manual for your ride, check out RepairManual.com and see if they list what you need. Whether you’re looking for manuals about cars, vans, ATVs, bikes and even snowmobiles, this is one of the best places to check first.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
We would just like to greet everyone a very happy new year! We hope you've all had a bountiful New Year feast and let's welcome 2011 with a bang.
In terms of it being our maiden year, 2010 has been a blast! That's why it was a bit tough to let the past year go. But you know what they say, it's time to go into next-play mode. Bring on 2011!
It'll be a new year filled with new stuff and hopefully, a lot of that new stuff will involve online auto repair manuals. Count on us to keep you updated on that front in the coming year. Expect full coverage, insider information, the usual tips and tricks, and a variety of other stuff relating to these wonderful repair manuals that can be found online.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some more leftovers to attend tMore power to the DIY enthusiast and mechanic!
In terms of it being our maiden year, 2010 has been a blast! That's why it was a bit tough to let the past year go. But you know what they say, it's time to go into next-play mode. Bring on 2011!
It'll be a new year filled with new stuff and hopefully, a lot of that new stuff will involve online auto repair manuals. Count on us to keep you updated on that front in the coming year. Expect full coverage, insider information, the usual tips and tricks, and a variety of other stuff relating to these wonderful repair manuals that can be found online.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some more leftovers to attend tMore power to the DIY enthusiast and mechanic!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Contributions are Welcome!
The Internet is a very large place, so it would be impossible to know every nook and cranny of it (unless, perhaps, you’re a Google spider or something like that). That said, we’d like to let you all know that Repair Manuals Online is accepting contributions to be posted on our blog. This is your chance to give your own insights as well as share information you think others might find useful.
Perhaps you’ve seen an excellent web site or even an online message board that deals with online auto repair manuals. Or you could have found a treasure trove of online car repair manuals that are hosted on some file server or another site. Maybe you know of a friend of yours that’s about to upload scans of his or her repair manual or car care manual. Or you could even be wanting to start your own blog that showcases particular online repair manuals. If so, do let us know and we’ll make sure that the majority of people looking for online automotive repair manuals will be able to find the one that suits their needs and requirements.
Standard rules apply; make sure you send us an active link and a brief description. Just leave it in the comments section so we can note it down, after which we’ll check out the link before we post it on our blog. We’ll take care of the writing needed for the blog post, so don’t worry about doing some pro-bono writing work. Haha. Just kidding.
Thanks in advance to the helpful people who want to contribute to our effort in bringing the best and brightest online auto repair manuals to the forefront. There’s nothing like getting information straight from the people who really use these online car repair manuals and resources.
Perhaps you’ve seen an excellent web site or even an online message board that deals with online auto repair manuals. Or you could have found a treasure trove of online car repair manuals that are hosted on some file server or another site. Maybe you know of a friend of yours that’s about to upload scans of his or her repair manual or car care manual. Or you could even be wanting to start your own blog that showcases particular online repair manuals. If so, do let us know and we’ll make sure that the majority of people looking for online automotive repair manuals will be able to find the one that suits their needs and requirements.
Standard rules apply; make sure you send us an active link and a brief description. Just leave it in the comments section so we can note it down, after which we’ll check out the link before we post it on our blog. We’ll take care of the writing needed for the blog post, so don’t worry about doing some pro-bono writing work. Haha. Just kidding.
Thanks in advance to the helpful people who want to contribute to our effort in bringing the best and brightest online auto repair manuals to the forefront. There’s nothing like getting information straight from the people who really use these online car repair manuals and resources.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas from Repair Manuals Online!
The year has almost drawn to a close, but we hope that you continue to get your fill of online repair manuals right here at our blog. It's been one heck of a year, and we hope to bring you more news, more information, more tips and tricks for 2011. Of course, this is a Christmas post and not a New Year's post, so we'll leave the “what's in store for next year” bit for a later post.
Remember, you can always get into the spirit in this season of giving. So why not hop on over to your trusted online auto repair manual tool or site and gift it to your friends? You can get them a subscription, or you can buy them an online repair manual, or you can simply forward a couple of useful links. Heck, why not tell them about http://repairmanualsonline.blogspot.com/ in the process? You might even be able to chance upon some holiday deals or some yuletide treats if you're lucky.
Of course, a standard car repair manual in paper or book format will do nicely for anyone, too. As long as it helps get the job done and get the job done right, then we're sure that whoever you gift that manual to will be very appreciative of your present. It's definitely going to help any mechanic or DIY auto enthusiast happy, regardless if the one you get is a digital or a physical repair manual.
Anyway, we all hope you're well and warm this Christmas, surrounded by your loved ones and confronted by a welcome barrage of gifts and good wishes. And food. Let's not forget the food. May you have a bountiful feast, or at the very least a modest meal to keep your tummy happy.
Again, Merry Christmas to all!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Some Quick Safety Tips for Christmas Eve
Since we’re in the topic of general car care, and we’re feeling really cold this Christmas Eve, we thought we’d share some quick safety guidelines for each time you work on your ride. These are compiled from some of our favorite online repair manuals.
- Simply avoid smoking every time you need to perform a task on your ride. You don’t want anything catching fire or blowing up now, do you?
- Avoid getting chemicals into your eyes. These include cleaners and antifreeze. Make sure you wash your hands after using such stuff and store them in places where your kids or your pets will be able to access them.
- Make sure that your garage or workshop has adequate ventilation at all times. This won’t be a problem if you work outside your place; otherwise, try to keep those doors and windows open to provide proper ventilation.
- Jewelry doesn’t belong in the garage. Sure, you look all bad-ass with all that bling, but if your necklace or rings get caught in some car part, you can get in serious trouble or you might even get into an accident.
- If you have long hair, tie it at the back so that it doesn’t get in the way. This will also keep your hair from getting ruined or caught in certain openings in your ride’s parts.
- We can’t stress this enough: make sure that your ride’s parking brake is engaged when you work on the vehicle. You must also ensure that the engine is shut off and that the car’s gear shifter is in the Park position.
- Use some wheel blocks to prevent rolling. If you don’t have proper blocks, you can use makeshift wooden blocks or even some decent-sized rocks.
- Have a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergencies.
Anyone in DIY auto repair should keep those things in mind to prevent injuries and accidents. Remember: safety in the shop is the number one priority.
Advanced Merry Christmas, guys!
- Simply avoid smoking every time you need to perform a task on your ride. You don’t want anything catching fire or blowing up now, do you?
- Avoid getting chemicals into your eyes. These include cleaners and antifreeze. Make sure you wash your hands after using such stuff and store them in places where your kids or your pets will be able to access them.
- Make sure that your garage or workshop has adequate ventilation at all times. This won’t be a problem if you work outside your place; otherwise, try to keep those doors and windows open to provide proper ventilation.
- Jewelry doesn’t belong in the garage. Sure, you look all bad-ass with all that bling, but if your necklace or rings get caught in some car part, you can get in serious trouble or you might even get into an accident.
- If you have long hair, tie it at the back so that it doesn’t get in the way. This will also keep your hair from getting ruined or caught in certain openings in your ride’s parts.
- We can’t stress this enough: make sure that your ride’s parking brake is engaged when you work on the vehicle. You must also ensure that the engine is shut off and that the car’s gear shifter is in the Park position.
- Use some wheel blocks to prevent rolling. If you don’t have proper blocks, you can use makeshift wooden blocks or even some decent-sized rocks.
- Have a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergencies.
Anyone in DIY auto repair should keep those things in mind to prevent injuries and accidents. Remember: safety in the shop is the number one priority.
Advanced Merry Christmas, guys!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Things You’ll Find in a Generic Auto Repair Manual
Previously, we’ve already started discussing online auto repair manuals that have a generic approach. They help us get a good feel about the fundamentals of car repair and car maintenance, thanks to a complete selection of information about car parts and systems along with step by step guides on performing particular repair or maintenance tasks. But what exactly will you find in such types of car repair manuals?
First off, you get a dumbed-down approach to instructing about auto repair. That’s not a bad thing, and we shouldn’t be insulted. That approach will only help us better understand the contents. This serves as the primer to bigger and better things, the easy route to bridging the gap between understanding your vehicle and actually performing repairs and service on your ride.
In many ways, these generic auto repair manuals help establish the common sense behind how seemingly-complicated components work. You’ll know what it takes to get started, what you should know before you even pick up that wrench, setting up a toolbox, quick preventive maintenance tips, and other useful material for preparation.
Some car care manuals provide a per-system overview of general car maintenance and repair, plus some tips and tricks all about troubleshooting. You’ll also get some information about popular car care myths along with the secrets of your vehicle. Others offer glossaries that will aid in the understanding of the text itself. You get all of that in one practical package.
If you think that DIY car care and auto repair is very complicated and not very fun, then these generic auto repair manuals will be able to dispel those misgivings by letting you understand the inner workings of your vehicle using a language that most people will understand. Everyone has to start somewhere, and for most of us, we start with these kinds of manuals if we want to get a foot in the world of DIY auto repair.
In many ways, these generic auto repair manuals help establish the common sense behind how seemingly-complicated components work. You’ll know what it takes to get started, what you should know before you even pick up that wrench, setting up a toolbox, quick preventive maintenance tips, and other useful material for preparation.
Some car care manuals provide a per-system overview of general car maintenance and repair, plus some tips and tricks all about troubleshooting. You’ll also get some information about popular car care myths along with the secrets of your vehicle. Others offer glossaries that will aid in the understanding of the text itself. You get all of that in one practical package.
If you think that DIY car care and auto repair is very complicated and not very fun, then these generic auto repair manuals will be able to dispel those misgivings by letting you understand the inner workings of your vehicle using a language that most people will understand. Everyone has to start somewhere, and for most of us, we start with these kinds of manuals if we want to get a foot in the world of DIY auto repair.
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