Haynes Manuals Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 321 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers find the printed books very practical, appreciating the clear step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and reliable guidance for maintaining their vehicles. People often mention that traditional manuals serve as a great tool for home mechanics looking to complete successful repairs. However, some customers also noted that digital versions and online guides can be very difficult to navigate and frequently lack specific details for individual car models. A few other people also felt that the online platforms offer generic instructions, poor-quality black and white photos, and little useful information.

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Customers had ambiguous experiences with the product, noting that while traditional printed books offered... See more

Instructions

People report ambiguous experiences with instructions, as opinions on the provided manuals vary significantly... See more

Quality

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with quality, as many long-term reviewers praise the... See more

Website

Consumers find website disappointment to be widespread due to difficult navigation, broken links, and missing... See more

User experience

Users describe ambiguous interactions with user experience, as some reviewers find the platform clear, easy... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Received the manual as a portable data file (PDF) and it included everything I needed. It was quite expensive for an electronic copy, but given the specific and relatively rare vehicle type, I can s... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My comment is this - The detail is quite comprehensive - very impressed - the quality of the paper is not what I am use too. Seems a bit furry - also the manual is not A4 size - the font size could be... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I purchased online and book manual. I found the online version difficult on my phone. I thought I could download to a folder for easy navigation but cant work it out. The paperback turned up and is ex... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The pack came inside of a week..that impressive.. The radiator hoses..main front are numbered but not given a name in the description, that a bit frustrating...


Company details

  1. Car Repair and Maintenance

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The Haynes Owner's Workshop Manuals are a series of practical manuals from the British publisher Haynes Publishing Group.


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  • High Street, BA22 7JJ, Sparkford, United Kingdom

  • haynes.com

3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Autofix is a con do not buy!

Haynes paper manuals are brilliant.
Haynes autofix though is a complete waste of money. Absolutely nothing of any use specific to the actual vehicle, just a load of generic junk.

Wish I had read these reviews before buying. Cannot believe Haynes put their name to this autofix rubbish!

30 November 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I purchased online and book manual

I purchased online and book manual. I found the online version difficult on my phone. I thought I could download to a folder for easy navigation but cant work it out. The paperback turned up and is excellent.

17 November 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

E-version proved impossible to use

E-version proved impossible to use. Can't download it, so if I go backwards, I log out of website manual link, have to start again. Android phone. Haven't dug into hard copy yet, but experience tells me it will be great. Ty.

14 November 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After two years since purchasing it

After two years since purchasing it, and only using the repair manual a couple of times, the link has stopped working. It has been nearly a month since I reported the issue. Customer service is not responsive; I have to wait days or even weeks to get a reply.

28 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Haynes Manuals for Vehicles are Valuable

Initially I skimmed through the manual and thought it was not as comprehensive. Then after thoroughly reading some sections I would say that this is a very comprehensive manual and so far has all the essential and relevant information with great specificity. I would absolutely recommend.

25 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These manuals are not much better than owners manual that comes with the car.

There’s nothing about the engine valve / tappet clearances? What the manufacturer recommends as the tappet gap should be?
All this information should be in the motor maintenance section of your manual??
Fairly poor really
I’m guessing I’ll find a lot of critical information lacking to different sections of the vehicle maintenance throughout each section or chapter??
David

6 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can highly recommend Haynes

I can highly recommend Haynes.
The manual arrived ahead of schedule and well packaged.
The website is easy to navigate.
The manual is well set out, with each section clearly labelled.
I prefer to have the manual open beside me when servicing the vehicle, and find it easier than an ipad or laptop. It also stands up to vibration well when we are 4 wheel driving on rough tracks, as we are travelling and camping off grid. Thank you Haynes for a very practical and useful product.

7 November 2025

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