Auto repair is more complicated than ever. Don’t trust a Chilton or Haynes manual to get the service information you need for modern cars.
In this episode, Steve breaks down all of the service information options available for DIY or hobby mechanics and gives his opinion on all of them.
Service information sites:
Mitchell DIY:
Alldata DIY:
Identifix (pro):
Toyota:
Ford:
GM:
Here’s a great compilation of OEM info:
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Thank you for the info
Great advice OEM is always my go to unfortunately I don't like that they are monopolizing the market especially for programing. Great advice as usual and great video!!
I think there are always back yard mechanics that make do like me. I am just trying to keep my older stuff going. Van and trucks are from 2003-2006 gas and diesel
I have a collection of manuals so hit me up if you get something older in your shop
When I was at the dealership I’d look things up on all data over the GM stuff just because it was easier to find. If it was electrical I’d use the GM stuff.
He's right. I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma, and the Haynes and Chilton's manuals don't tell me a lot of the information I need to know, although they do tell me "some."
Anybody who's ever had a computer has probably replaced it. They go bad! Trusting your life to a computer is, to me, just assinine.