What's the best Manual???

[Cohen Fain]

I have a December 1998 A4 Avant 1.8T. I know very little about cars except the basics - changing oil, coolant, screenwash etc as well as a bit of experience at spotting bad used cars generally.

I have a 70k Avant and am likley, as it is in very good condition for its age and will do a very good job for us as a workhorse for years to come (kids likley on the way over the course of the next few years). Thus, I would like to get to know the Audi better and need to start by reading a workshop manual/Haynes manual. I'm an intelligent bloke and absorb complicated information for a living so I'll get to grips with it over time, but need something comrehensive but that does not necessarily assume previous mechanical knowledge.

What's the best book for me? :1zhelp:

[mcgowan.b]

If you are into Computers, and dont mind a digital version, then i would recommend the following
http://cgi.ebay.ie/AUDI-WORKSHOP-MANUAL-A2-A3-A4-A6-A8-TT-COUPE-AVANT-V8_W0QQitemZ330188059774QQihZ014QQcategoryZ18334QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You will need the make and model of the car (obviously) and the engine and gearbox code possibly. Gives you a breakdown of all possible bits on the car that you would need... Although I have to admit, it does pose some difficulties when trying to make comparisions between your car and the manual when your head is in the engine:banghead:

Found it useful though.... and cheap

[Cohen Fain]

I would have preferred a book, but the more I think about it, the more I think an electronic version has its advantages. Searching, for example. Also, if you have a laptop, then I guess you can just take that out to the car as well...

Thanks! :beerchug:

Does anyone else have ay views?

[docurley]

Bentley manual is regarded as one of the best.

[currington]

I would have preferred a book, but the more I think about it, the more I think an electronic version has its advantages. Searching, for example. Also, if you have a laptop, then I guess you can just take that out to the car as well...

Thanks! :beerchug:

Does anyone else have ay views?


Get the electronic one. I did and it's perfect. If you want to have the info with you at the car then you could always print off the section you need at the time.

[A4Chris]

With no mechanical training I have managed fairly comprehensive mechanical tasks on the audi (and previous cars) aided only by a Haynes manual. These books are truly excellent and I would recommend them highly. Only down side is that they can sometimes over-complicate tasks.

I guess ideally you would research a job electronically and then work off the Haynes manual at the car with the electronic search knowledge in your mind also?