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Toyota Corolla, 2003-05 Repair Manual (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals)

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Nowhere on the product details here on Amazon does it say "does not include information specific to XRS models". However, turn either the Chilton or Haynes manual over to the back and in small print at the bottom it reads "Does not include information specific to XRS models".

If you haven't guessed, I purchased the manual because I have the XRS model. I am extremely disappointed that such a small but important detail could not have simply been placed in the product detail section here on Amazon. I have now purchased two manuals that are useless to me because of this mistake. The differences between the XRS and the CE/LE/S are too great to make these manuals of any use.

I will most likely return them. Please change the item description in case other people who own the XRS wish to buy the manual thinking it has information on the XRS model.

First off I have to say, I did think they did a great job at covering several areas. This guide went over many things I was intending to work on in a very easy to follow manner. My main concern, however, is that after purchasing and comparing both Haynes and Chilton manuals for the same car, I believe I paid more for the name Chilton.

The guides are nearly identical (If someone says one is "more in-depth" they are full of it), in fact both guides can turn the page to similar numbers and the same information will be there. The difference was again, in price, about $5 more for the Chilton guide.

Overall, I think I would recommend Haynes over this one as it even includes a spark plug quick reference (the only real difference between the two) whereas the Chilton, does not.

Hey, let's not kid anyone, having a Chilton's manual is a very good reference for taking care of one's car. I do my own oil changes, PVC valve, air filter, spark plugs, and many other repair and maintenance procedures. This book is a good reference for everything I do. Yes, there could be a few more pictures of some things. But, in order to keep the book at 3/4 of an inch thick they must limit some things. They cover the oxygen sensors, brakes and transmission aspects okay. It isn't like the book I had when I worked at a service station for 7 years (1973-1980), but I like it. It helped me align my headlights also. A great book to have for each vehicle you own if you handle some of the maintenance or repairs.

This book is actual old with new pictures and few edited text. Instruction mostly not comply with mfg manual come with the car. The instructions for basic care & maintenance are same as for other vehicles that was old models from last century. Car owner (not mechanic) needs to know the "new technology" of the car is designed in order to maintain properly, such as how to use Floor Jack to the UniBody to lift car to rotate tire & etc..., where is drain & fill plug for manual transmission oil, type of motor oil and "what if" during the travel incident then what is the temporary alternative, what is torque & preparation such as for wheel lug nuts, technology restriction do & don't, and many more need to know for the new car of the 21 century. Some of the instruction are instructed with no dimensions such as head light alignment. This book is seem like "thumb rule" through experience with not much of engineering fact translation so we can do the work properly. Sumarize of the book: Just a blah blah blah mostly thumb rule book, waste of money.

Although the binding seems thinner than previous books theyve made, the contents are still supreme. Great book for do it yourself car folks.

I found the best reference book for DIY repairs on my 2006 Toyota Corolla 1.8G. This book can only be found in Amazon.com and cannot be sourced locally in the Philippines. Previously, my DIY was Destroy -It -Yourself, but now with this book ,I find great joy in Do-It- Yourself repairs and maintenance in a somehow professional way. Thank you AMAZON.

This manual is informative and usefull. It is perfect for us do it your selfer's. While not meant to take the place of a good mechanic, this guide does offer good basic maintenece and repair tips. Excellent step by step instructions make it simple to understand.

As the title implies, if you've seen one Chilton's manual, you've seen 'em all. How effective is a Chilton's manual? Well, its not descriptive enough to actually help you repair the vehicle, but it IS descriptive enough to convince you that most automotive jobs are better off performed by the pros.

Don't see much difference between this book and the competitors, but I haven't had to use it much thankfully. I'll update when I need to use it more, right now its on my shelf in case I need it :)