Honda Civic 2001-2010 & CRV 2002-2009 (Haynes Repair Manual)

Bought the manual and was able to do the front end suspension, with minimal help. I absolutely love that instructions are step by step.

Another in a series of fine Haynes manuals and a must for Civic owners even if you're not a shade tree mechanic. Procedures are described in detail and accompanied by photos and diagrams. If your auto shop says you need a brake job and it's $800, look at the procedures and maybe you'll either do it yourself or see why you're willing to pay someone else to do it. Also includes troubleshooting tips, periodic maintenance chores anyone can & should do, 'check engine' trouble code maladies and remedies, etc.Note to other DIY'ers: No manual is a panacea. Use this (or any) manual in conjunction with YouTube, Google, Chilton manuals and your friendly parts desk guy/gal's advice. Just don't lend your Haynes manual to a friend and expect to get it back soon. It's a great reference tool.

Overall an awesome book and it certainly will save you time and money from going to the mechanic. However because the book includes so many different trim levels and models it is a little tricky to find the exact information for your car, but with practice you can learn how to use the book and it is really good. It helped me install some CV axels on my 07 honda civic Ex 1.8l r18a. And save me hundreds from going to the mechanic. Also it has lots of really helpful pictures and diagrams

I had a 2000 Corolla for many years putting over 300,00 miles on it with two engines. Being a handy guy and ex-mechanic I determined I would do most of any needed repairs myself. In looking for a repair guide I noticed that the people who wrote these Hayne's guides bought a car and actually tore it down and recorded how to do various repairs. I tell you this to explain why the first thing I did after buying a 2007 Honda was get the Hayne's manual for it.These are well-written in clear plain language. All the illustrations one will need. All the schematics and tables. This manual will cover every repair you are capable of doing. These manuals have enabled me to save a LOT of money doing my own repairs.

The Chilton's manuals are a must have. If you have an older car and work on it yourself, it gives you enough detail and diagrams. Et cetera in order to be able to do the repairs

I've used Haynes' and Chilton's books for years, but this isn't their best effort. I have a few big complaints.1) A very, very great deal of information is generic automotive data that's probably copied and pasted between all their books, and in a couple of instances, I found some of this generic information that wasn't particularly correct in the case of Civics.2) The book spreads itself across multiple *generations* of Civics and Civic body styles AND tries to tackle CRVs at the same time. It's just spread too thin. It's sometimes difficult to hone in on the data that's appropriate for your vehicle. It doesn't seem to cover Si's at all.3) I hate to disagree with most of the other reviews, but the book doesn't dig very deep. Too many systems explanations give only a cursory overview, 101 level troubleshooting (check the fuses, check the seals), then we're admonished to take the car to a dealer if we still have issues. This is the treatment given for systems as simple as the power locks and emissions.If you're only doing simple tune-up work, and you're maybe after an easy-difficulty repair or two, this book might work. If really want to learn about your car in depth, or you want to make sure you don't get caught short in the middle of a job with insufficient or incomplete information, or if you're going to take on more difficult jobs, you'll want a better book.For about 20 bucks more, you can have the complete factory shop manuals right here on Amazon, and they're on CD so you can search the contents and print what you want before attempting a job.2006 2007 2008 2009 Honda Civic Shop Manual CD W/EtmBishko reprints the Honda official manuals on CD, and you'll have the exact information for your particular car. All of it. Enough to tear down the engine and transmission and build it back up to factory specs. And anything else you can imagine.Granted, factory service manuals sometimes assume you have access to tools and equipment you either don't have or can't get at all, but I'd rather read, know, and understand than be told "this is over your head, take it to the dealer". Often times, specialized tools can be improvised, or Internet forum wisdom can help you work around your lack of factory test equipment.Again, the book isn't terrible, I just expect considerable depth in a repair manual, and felt like I got something that was basically a little better than the owner's manual. If that's all you're after, perhaps this book is fine. If not, you have other affordable options.

These manuals are great for anyone wanting to work on their own vehicle. It’s a step by step guide. Sure YouTube is great but this lets you work step by step.My only complaint was that it arrived a week late due to a shipping error. I believe this was no fault of the shipper. The carrier sent it to Florida from Atlanta instead of Tennessee.

I bought this manual when the repairs from an auto-shop started to be more expensive than the worth of my car. I figured if I can start repairing some stuff myself, I could save hundreds of dollars. I am by no means mechanically inclined...I havent taken any classes relating to motors or mechanics. This book has helped me save literally thousands of dollars by me doing repairs myself.The only problem I have is that some of the steps require you to have some understanding of mechanical jargon. Luckily a quick search on Google usually explains what a word or process means and I'm on my way. If this book had a glossary of terms it would be better.If you have an older car where repairs by a professional would not be cost effective, I would trust a Haynes manual to help you fix it.