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Shop manuals: Haynes, or Bentley?

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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 10:58 AM
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Shop manuals: Haynes, or Bentley?
Which shop manual is better for a regular, non-mechanic guy like me and my 2007 R56? The Bentley is three times the cost — is it worth it?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 06:23 PM
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In my opinion, yes, the Bentley is worth it. I have a Haynes manual for a Subaru and am not impressed.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2021 | 04:09 PM
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does anyone have a picture of the front of the bentley manual?
 
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As you can see, that’s the one I ordered.

 
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Bentley has more, haynes is basic

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bentley-parts/v-mini/

 
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