When you’re looking for a Jeep repair manual with the hope of finding answers to some wrenching-related questions, you’ll probably land on auto repair manuals from Haynes and from Chilton. Which begs the question, “How do you decide between Chilton vs Haynes manuals?”
Both repair manuals have long histories. Chilton dates back to the early 1900s and Haynes to the 1960s — so you’re likely to find a manual from either one of them on just about any make and model of car you own. (Interestingly, Haynes now owns Chilton — they purchased the brand in 2001.)
So… which one should you choose?
It depends. I own both Chilton and Haynes manuals. The main difference is how the information is presented.
The right manual for you is the one that best suits your mechanical knowledge and learning style.
I’ll try to help you decide by showing you what these two auto repair manuals are like…
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