I saw this site just a few days ago. I was so kept up with other stuff in the past that I never got around to seeing another online auto repair manual aside from the ones we've already tackled here. Anyway, we continue our reviews of online auto repair manuals today, and next in our lineup is RepairSurge (www.repairsurge.com).
“Never buy another repair manual.” That's the RepairSurge slogan, and you have to admit, it's a pretty lofty one. Good thing the company can back that claim to a fault.
Requirements to run the program or software aren't too demanding: a decent operating system on the computer, mostly Windows (Win 98, 2000, XP, NT, Millennium Edition, and Windows Vista); a fairly fast Internet connection, and either Paypal or a major credit card in order to pay for your purchased online repair manual.
While the coverage list seems bare, RepairSurge actually has a pretty extensive line of online repair manual information on a wide range of automakers, whether we're talking about domestic applications or import models. Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Jeep—you name it, RepairSurge lists it.
The online auto repair manual itself functions much like other window-based programs; you have a sidebar, a menu bar, and the main content area. The items are pretty straightforward, and the UI is very intuitive—if not quite attractive or even pleasing to the eye. But hey—at the end of the day, content is still king. You can't use a pretty menu to fix that car of yours, now, can you?Pricing is at $14.99 for the online manuals, a good $5 off CD-ROM prices and in par (if not cheaper) than most other online auto repair manuals on the Web. That pricing should help RepairSurge position itself as one of the better alternatives available on the market.
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ReplyDeleteI purchased the repair manual for a 1999 acura TL. This manual is a big scam. There is hardly any diagrams and most instructions are generic. I consider it a highway robbery.
ReplyDeleteThe supposed manual is mostly a catalog to sell you parts. It has little or no information on actual repair of vehicles except generic information which applies to any vehicle except yours.
ReplyDeleteThis is a rip-off. For my Chevy Impala I can get more info free off GM's website. And signing in is a major pain. I hope someone reads these comments before purchase. And refund if not satisfied? HA! The review above is terribly inaccurate.
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ReplyDeleteRepairSurge did not have the information I needed. The material was far too basic and simple. I contacted their customer service, which advertised 24 hour replies, and am happy to report that they got back to me in less than a day. They guarantee that they will find you the right info. However, they just sent me to another site where I had to search for the schematic I needed. It wasn't there, either. Not at all satisfied, I asked for a refund. Although RepairSurge said that I didn't give them more opportunities to get me my requested info, they nevertheless refunded my money immediately. This level of customer service makes their service valuable to the right people.
ReplyDeleteRepairSurge did not provide the material I needed. No problem. However, I have repetedly writen to cancel my subscription. They reply that it is done, but continue to charge my account. This has been going on for about five months, with many emails requesting cancelation. It is interesting, on thier webpage they list me as Status: Expiered, but continue to charge. Good Grief. I fully believe this is simply a scam.
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