When is the best time to buy a car?
Car dealers have been under incredible pressure this year, which is why the end of December looks set to be a bonanza for car buyers. Haynes explains why.
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Six WWI Vehicles That Helped Create Our Modern Mechanical World
November 11th was originally Armistice Day, when the world powers got together at 11:11 in the morning on the 11th day of the 11th month to end the first world war. From the perspective of an automotive enthusiast and gearhead (petrolhead in the UK), this was the first truly mechanized war and...
10 Killer Cars and Trucks From Movies and TV (Plus a Killdozer)
Everybody loves a car driven by baddies in movies. Here are some of the coolest black-hearted cars from the silver screen.
10 Types of Zombie... and How To Kill Them
When most people think of zombies, they tend to picture mainly the upright walkers; snarling, drooling, lurching slowly with arms outstretched. But in truth, there are many different types of un-dead, each with its own shocking traits and dispositions.
To help you stay alive and effectively combat...
10 Tool Hacks You Can Use Today
You don't need a special tool for every special job you need to do around your garage – common household items, and everyday tools can often be re-purposed in a pinch of you know how to use them. Here's a quick list of 10 helpful tool hacks:...
Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Powered Bikes History 1999-2012
Haynes gives an in-depth look at the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam V-twin motor, and the motorcycles that it's fitted to...
Triumph (New) Bonneville History 2001-2015
When John Bloor first introduced the new Hinckley Triumph motorcycles in the 1990s the motorcycle market was excited to finally have a modern British alternative to the popular Japanese and German bikes of the day. But many felt the lack of an updated, classically styled Triumph was a major hole in...
Harley-Davidson Sportster History 1970-2013
The Harley-Davidson Sportster is a popular bike, and this article covers all the major changes in its long model life
Don't Fear the Engine Cover
MOST SURPRISING FEAR PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM WORKING ON THEIR OWN CARS? THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER
After Listening to Customers, Haynes Manuals Says Don't Fear the Plastic Engine Cover
Within the past 20 years, automotive manufacturers decided they wanted to hide the inner workings of their...
5 non-Chevrolets that used Chevy engines
Chevrolet has been building V8 engines since 1955 (just for the record they built some in 1917 – 1918 too,) and production of the small block V8 alone passed 100 million units in 2011.
But Chevrolet engines haven’t been exclusively used in Chevrolet vehicles. Here are five examples of Chevrolet...
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