Best repair/service manual for a novice?

[Jason Koneman]

What manual or service book would any of y’all recommend for a novice home mechanic? I drive a 2011 Ford Fusion and a 2010 Mini Cooper S. I will not be attempting any major work or repairs as I don’t have the skill to do it correctly or the physical ability to more strenuous things. I would still like a manual to ensure what I do do, I do correctly.

Thanks

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[James P Grosso]

The factory service manuals are best.
You can google search for manuals or just the repairs you need to do.

[James O’Hara]

Factory Service Manual is best. Haynes is ok but, the most accurate will always be factory service manual.

I suggest you start with this one 😛 : Star Wars Millennium Falcon: Owner’s Workshop Manual

[Jason Koneman]

Thanks both of you for your replies. I bought one on eBay for less than $10.00 for an electronic copy. I’m not positive it’s the right one but it will be close enough for my use. I bought one advertised for all r56 Minis but this one seems to be for an 08. I have a 2010 which is still an r56 so I think it will work.

Thanks again.

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