Chilton's Import Car Repair Manual 1996-2000 [Hardcover]

Chilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 1999 | Series: Chilton Professional Service Manuals

Designed for today's Professional Technician, Chilton's Service Manuals on automotive repair are more comprehensive and technically detailed, offering TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information for the automotive professional. Information is provided in an easy-to-read format, supported by quick-reference sections as well as exploded-view illustrations, diagrams and charts. Complete coverage of repair procedures is offered, from drive train to chassis and all associated components. All this at the user's fingertips insures fast, accurate repairs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1500 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (November 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801993016
• ISBN-13: 978-0801993015
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,474,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Foreign

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rehashed old info, November 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chilton's Import Car Repair Manual 1996-2000 (Hardcover)

A reader from Rochester,NY , August 3, 1999 My customer satisfaction with this book is very low. I deeply regret not heeding the comments of the online reviewers. Mainly because, I was raised on Chilton manuals and have never been disappointed until now. This manual is lacking in critical information for your most basic repairs. The layout is extremely confusing. Chilton has dropped many of it's covered mechanical repairs and I can find no information on chasiss electrical, or engine electrical. I have a ASS in Automotive Technology and a ASS in Electrical Technology. I am also ASE

certified. There is no way I can purchase another Chilton manual From Amazon.Com. I must now preview it at the bookstore first. If there is anyway I can replace this so called comprehensive manual with another I will and return this book.

A reader from East Norwood WI , May 5, 1999 I WAS SHOCKED ! Got my new " SHOP EDITION" Chilton book. What a joke. No Fuel Injection Diagnostics, No ABS Diagnostics, No Emission or Driveability Diagnostics, No Leveling Control Diagnostics, No Cruise Control Diagnostics, No Cooling Fan Diagnostics, No Traction Control Diagnostics, No Steering Column Exploded Views, No Dash Guage Diagnostics, No Diagnostic Flow Charts, No Ignition Troubleshooting Charts. I guess a "Shop" doesn't need this information.

A reader from dallas,Tx , April 15, 1999 Good reference tools, reasonably priced Gave me the info I needed and I didn't need to spend the $200 that Motor charges.

A reader from Wallingford CT , April 4, 1999 NOT FOR ANY TECHNICIAN I KNOW! How could they claim this book was wriiten with the technician in mind? I had used CHILTON PROFESSIONAL books for years. This poor excuse for a Chilton book has no information for a Pro or a "Backyard Mechanic". Other than some specifications and some generic procedures, there is nothing in this book of any value that you couldn't figure out on your own. Professional Technicians beware.

A reader from Rocky Mount NC , March 29, 1999 Wish I had heeded the reviews You guys are right. Chilton used to be synonomous with quality. What a useless product. Cars have become so complicated how could I have beleived Chilton could have covered so much information in so few pages. Well they didn't and couldn't so I would like a refund.

A reader from Clinton IA , March 24, 1999 Why is AMAZON marketing this book? In all the years as a weekend mechanic I have never seen a book with more sketchy information. They would have been better off focusing on one model than trying to cram every vehicle from 1995-1999 in one 1400 page book. The price is outrageous!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars All New Chilton Books, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chilton's Import Car Repair Manual 1996-2000 (Hardcover)

These books are a joke! So mouch false information and so much useless information. Besides, its not even the Chilton company anymore! Just a name that the publisher is living on. If you want better information, go Mitchel or Motor Books.