Haynes Manual differences

nokia7799 · 09-01-13, 07:55 PM

Hi, Im trying to buy a Haynes Manual for a Type 44 Audi 100 on Ebay. THere are several available but my question is this - there are 2 different Haynes manual types for the Audi 100 Type 44, one is a "Owners Workshop Manual" and the other is a "Service and Repair manual". I was wondering whats the difference between them and is one more desirable / informative than the other?

Hope someone can clarify this for me. Thanks.
Barry

Sabre75 · 09-01-13, 08:22 PM

Hi Barry,

Generally the 'service & repair' manuals are less comprehensive than the workshop manuals, but I admit in this specific case I don't know. One piece of info that might be useful to you is that the workshop manual for the typ44 100\200 doesn't cover the quattro models ... meaning I have to make it up (or consult the CA forum!) for quattro issues.

Hope that helps

Tom

nokia7799 · 09-01-13, 08:27 PM

Hi Tom. THanks very much for your reply. Thats great, thats exactly what i wanted to know... Barry

Brian83 · 09-01-13, 08:34 PM

Can't comment on the type 44, but for the B3...

I prefer the layout of the older style Haynes manuals - they usually have a black and white cross-sectional drawing on the front (workshop manual), rather than the coloured in cars (service and repair manual).

I have one of each for the B3, the newer ones seem dumbed down and most importantly to me the older ones used thicker better quality paper for the pages!

nokia7799 · 09-01-13, 08:39 PM

Ah right. good to know. thanks very much....

09-01-13, 08:22 PM	#2
Sabre75 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: East Knoyle, nr. Salisbury Posts: 134	Hi Barry, Generally the 'service & repair' manuals are less comprehensive than the workshop manuals, but I admit in this specific case I don't know. One piece of info that might be useful to you is that the workshop manual for the typ44 100\200 doesn't cover the quattro models ... meaning I have to make it up (or consult the CA forum!) for quattro issues. Hope that helps Tom

09-01-13, 08:27 PM	#3
nokia7799 Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mayo, Ireland Posts: 56	Hi Tom. THanks very much for your reply. Thats great, thats exactly what i wanted to know... Barry

09-01-13, 08:34 PM	#4
Brian83 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loughborough & Lincoln Posts: 662	Can't comment on the type 44, but for the B3... I prefer the layout of the older style Haynes manuals - they usually have a black and white cross-sectional drawing on the front (workshop manual), rather than the coloured in cars (service and repair manual). I have one of each for the B3, the newer ones seem dumbed down and most importantly to me the older ones used thicker better quality paper for the pages!

09-01-13, 08:39 PM	#5
nokia7799 Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mayo, Ireland Posts: 56	Ah right. good to know. thanks very much....