It's been a while since I've posted here, and since then I've traded in my 2012 for a 2015. I wanted to buy a Haynes manual in case I wish to repair some things - but they don't make manuals for our favourite car! Suggestions?
The Toyota service manual is the only one I'm aware of. It's available out there on the internet... probably on some dodgy Russian websites
i da i net I idly wonder why most manufacturers "bogart" their Shop Manuals, suspect that ulitmately they'd get more "bees with honey". Maybe their lawyers caution them against it? Some sort disclaimer on page 1 would let them off the hook? FWIW, of 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen Toyota Repair Manuals, the 2nd gen is the slam-dunk winner, for clarity and completeness. 3rd gen is definitely starting to "mail it in", and 4th gen is a complete online-only, and shows it.
Haynes books have been in decline for decades now. Perhaps the recent passing of John Haynes will allow a new generation to change course. They still publish somewhat useful service manuals for maybe the top 10 most popular cars on the road. For an ultra-low-volume car like the plugin/Prime there is basically no hope. The last two I tried were garbage- barely scratched the surface for detail, and the prodedures and photographic elements were a full generation removed from the car they were claimed to be. Best used as oil spill absorber, and you can get other kinds for less.
In this part of the world, they're affectionately known as the "Haynes Book of Lies" (HBOL). They were never fully trustworthy. "Refitting is the reverse of the removal procedure" is always a delight to see... The Haynes Motor Museum is great though, if you're ever in England.
