GM Chevrolet HHR, 2006-2011 Repair Manual (Haynes Repair Manual) 1st Edition

i have had haynes or chiltons manuals for every vehicle we've owned for many years now other than for our jaguar and that we just leave to the dealership. when we picked this vehicle, the hhr we got it as a running around vehicle. i assumed it would be simple to find a manual and do all those things i am used to doing so we don't have to drive all the way into town for every little thing. but i was so wrong, checked three different auto parts stores in person and online and none carried haynes or chiltons for the hhr. checked the dealer, no, checked online with the hhr owners forum said none were available. even checked with amazon online granted it was last may but still i hoped but no such luck. then on a whim i checked again two weeks ago and there she was. i didn't hesitate to buy it and literally as soon as had mine ordered the other had been sold as well. i just got the manual in the mail yesterday and could not be happier. i have absolutely no plans to rebuild the engine or tear into the electronics but no i can at least change a headlight bulb, aim the headlights, swap out the oil filter, cabin air filter, the very difficult to figure out access to the engine air filter, capacities and so many other things i don't have to rely on others to do for me now as well as saving a small fortune in labor costs to do things i am perfectly capable of doing now with haynes in hand! unless you have a vehicle like a jaguar or range rover for example you really must have a manual like this. it is the best investment for the dollar you can make in your vehicle imho.

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Don't buy this manual it is terrible

Remember if the choice is available between Chilton and Haynes. Always choose Haynes. I have had one of their manuals for the last 3 vehicles I have owned and they have saved me THOUSANDS of dollars in repair costs. I particularly like the troubleshooting section based on symptoms/ noises, very handy. I am not the only person that will tell you this. Ask any old car guy that has been doing this for 20+ years they will tell you it's a good idea to have one of these manuals no matter how skilled in mechanics you are. NEVER BUY A CAR WITHOUT ONE OF THESE MANUALS!!!

Pretty well written and accurate. I am an old Chilton guy, but this one is actually every bit as good as the Chilton Manual, maybe a tad better. I'd buy it again. The pictures are good and relatively sharp and the text is understandable. I am handy with tools and grew up working on my own Cushman Motor Scooters, Go-carts, and cars, so I find the data in this manual just fine and informative enough for me to work on this more modern vehicle (compared to my 1964 Impala, 1970 Cutlass Supreme, 1974 Grand Prix, etc).

Just what I asked for.

Considering that the factory manual for the HHR now costs $200, this is a bargain. All the average owner will ever need. This manual covers the things that most owners will attempt on their own and has many illustrations. I have many factory manuals that I have bought over the years. Most of the information in the factory manual is not needed unless you are a professional mechanic dealing with the car daily.

I've always bought one of these for my car when I purchase it, it gives you decent visual pictures of the items you want to locate, and the information of what tools you'll need. And if you do well by seeing the hands on, you can usually search for videos to actually see a procedure being done on the web.