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Hello,

I've got a new (to me) and slightly obscure car, 2003 Hyundai Trajet, and it appears Haynes don't do a book for it. Any suggestions for the best alternatives? I hate taking cars to garages for little things I could do myself, but I do need some guidence!

Chers,
Andy


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 9:55 pm
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If there isn't something from Haynes the best thing to do would be to get hold of a workshop manual from the manufacturer if possible.

A simple Google would give you [url= http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/104999390-hyundai-trajet-1999-2004-repair-service-manual ]this.[/url]


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 10:59 pm
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Thanks for that. Are they any good, anyone tried one? I like the step-by-step simplicity and the photos in the Haynes books and am looking for something similar.


 
Posted : 23/11/2010 2:16 pm
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You won't be able to get anything as simple as Haynes. Those workshop manuals are generally ok (I've used Peugeot & Ford ones), but you still need some common sense.
Halfords do/did sell a competitor's product, I bought a Peugeot one and it was rubbish - used once & binned.


 
Posted : 23/11/2010 3:02 pm
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Try Bentley. They publish factory repair manuals for a range of cars. Don't know if they do one for yours but they are very comprehensive, much more detailed than Haynes and usually cost £70-80.


 
Posted : 23/11/2010 7:40 pm
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Bentley? As in the car makers?


 
Posted : 23/11/2010 8:37 pm
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Er....no. As in the publishers of factory workshop manuals.


 
Posted : 23/11/2010 11:59 pm
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Bentley don`t do one for the Hyundai of any variety. AFAIK


 
Posted : 24/11/2010 12:05 am