View Full Post Haynes Manuals Going Digital Automotive repair literature staple, Haynes has announced that it will stop printing new-vehicle manuals. A major change in direction for the company that has historically served DIY mechanics with printed resources. The company does say however that their vast back-catalogue of manuals will still be published and available for purchase. The bulk of the impetus is commercial, as it sets to deal more closely with an auto repair landscape where digital is an increasing presence.
Key Points:
Haynes to Stop Printing Manuals for New Cars: All of your favorite, etc., etc. from semi-obscurity to obsolescence • Haynes will stop publishing its DIY repair guides for new vehicles in favor of digital versions.
Back Catalogue: Service manuals for older models will still be available in print, allowing classic car fans and DIYers to keep their collectible cars on the road.
DBS to cut wealth arm, transition online: This is in line with the broad industry trend of turning digital solutions that make things easily accessible and updatable for users.
The move reflects changing consumer behavior and new vehicle diagnostic and repair technologies.
