Chilton Manual?
11-28-2008, 11:20 AM
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I am sure there is for the standard HHR.
Also try the local library as my wifes has most Chiltons for almost any model car.
Might look into a factory Helms book at Chiltons is just a readers digest like manual. They are not cheap but they have all the details not just a light generic overview.
Also try the local library as my wifes has most Chiltons for almost any model car.
Might look into a factory Helms book at Chiltons is just a readers digest like manual. They are not cheap but they have all the details not just a light generic overview.
11-28-2008, 11:24 AM
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11-29-2008, 09:58 AM
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And you won't find one. Standard Chilton's (and Haynes) policy is the book does not come out until a set period after the vehicle's introduction. Usually, they wait until a year after a significant redesign of the vehicle: that way they have access to the manufacturer's diagrams in addition to any teardowns they perform of vehicles.
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11-29-2008, 10:41 AM
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You fellas need to quit complaining about a $150 manual for a $20,000 car. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. I've had a factory book for nearly every car I've ever owned that was worth a damn. If it doesn't pay for itself several times over during the life of the car, something's seriously wrong. Even going to an outside mechanic is sometimes cheaper if you have the Helms book sitting on the front seat.
In fact, it pays for itself the very first time you don't screw something up. Even a mild "oops" is usually $200+ on a modern car.
In fact, it pays for itself the very first time you don't screw something up. Even a mild "oops" is usually $200+ on a modern car.
11-29-2008, 11:32 AM
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You fellas need to quit complaining about a $150 manual for a $20,000 car. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. I've had a factory book for nearly every car I've ever owned that was worth a damn. If it doesn't pay for itself several times over during the life of the car, something's seriously wrong. Even going to an outside mechanic is sometimes cheaper if you have the Helms book sitting on the front seat.
In fact, it pays for itself the very first time you don't screw something up. Even a mild "oops" is usually $200+ on a modern car.
In fact, it pays for itself the very first time you don't screw something up. Even a mild "oops" is usually $200+ on a modern car.
and if i have problems its warranty work.. so i dont think it would
pay for itself in my situation.. but for someone who plans on havin
the HHR for 5-10-15 years. i could see it DEFF paying u back