Ford Festiva & Aspire, '88'97 (Haynes Manuals) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning; 1 edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563922878
• ISBN-13: 978-1563922879
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #266,685 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive look at the Festiva, December 29, 1999

By A Customer

This book is a goldmine of information about the Ford Festiva. There are many simple fixes, tips and tricks which can save you hundreds if not thousands in repair shop costs by doing it on your own. It is well organized and contains enough information to keep your Festy running like a charm. If you own a Festiva, this book is the best investment in the vehicle you will ever make.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haynes Festiva/Aspire Manual, July 19, 2001

By	Rich (www.fordfestiva.com) (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews

Haynes offers the only currently available non-factory printed repair service manuals in existence for the Ford Festiva.A good reference manual to help someone maintain their own car. Many of the procedures are accompanied by pictures and given explanations that sometimes are more extensive than the factory Ford shop manuals. Think of the Haynes manual as a supplement to the factory manuals, not a replacement. Upon reading, it will be clear the information is geared to the "shadetree mechanic". The Haynes manual covers the North American Ford Festiva from 1988 to 1993 and the Ford Aspire from 1994-97. With such broadbased coverage, you can expect some information not included in this book. For example, step by step transaxle overhaul, you will not find in the Haynes manual. Typical of Haynes, some generalization also applies with respect to certain diagnosis symptoms, which may or may not be attributed to the Festiva/Aspire coverage. Also, there is lots of pictorial emphasis on the Aspire which Festiva owners might find frustrating. In fact, some info can be misleading if not care is taken to differentiate between the two cars. Still, this manual has too much valuable data to pass up. A definite must-have for the Festiva owner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ford Festiva & Aspire manual, August 21, 2009

By	Maria Sepers (Jackman, Maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I am very pleased with the manual. My only complaint is in the shipping. As I noted in an earlier email, to which I have received no response, I chose the manual from Woody's in NJ, as I figured they were closer to me in Maine, and it would arrive more quickly. A total of $14.98 was deducted from my checking account VISA card. However, when the manual arrived, it was from Goodwill Discount Books in Las Vegas, and was accompanied by an invoice that indicated "HALF", and the amount charged was $4.49. I believe that I am due a credit to my VISA account, and an explanation of the discrepancy. If this is not done in a timely manner, I shall return the manual and expect a full refund.

Cordially,
Maria Sepers