You definetely want the owner's manual, but promise me you'll read it. It
really has some useful things in it, and will answer some simple questions
that people ask all the time. It just tells you how to treat your car
right, and how some of the stuff works.

You won't need the service manual if you plan to do work on your car. I've
heard the Helm manual is good, Chilton's are no good IMHO, and Haynes are
okay for basic stuff....


"Barry S." <nntp@spamsack.org> wrote in message
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> On 5 Feb 2004 17:28:32 -0800, budluddite@yahoo.com (Dwayne Hoover)
> wrote:
>
> >I just bought a 2000 civic that didn't have an owner's manual in the
> >glove compartment. I've been looking to buy one on ebay. I notice
> >there are two types of books available. An owner's manual and service
> >manual. Would I be better off getting the service manual since it
> >probably has more tips on how to repair the car or do I need both?
>
> Get both at http://www.helminc.com Keep the owners manual in the
> glove box. And the service manual with the tool box.
>
>
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