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Although Car advices have large collection of auto owner's manuals, it is possible to find owner's manuals direct from car manufacturer online and for free.
Buying used car could be tricky and previous owner usually lost its manual so downloading original manual from car maker's website is only solution. Manuals are in PDF format. Paper version is availble only by direct order and it is not free.
Here is the list of owner's manuals by car maker and download link
| Car maker | Model year | Notes and requirements | VIN | Free | Alternative |
| Acura | 1986-current models. | Free sign-up. | Yes | Yes | |
| Audi | n/a | Only paper owner's manuals are available for order (pay). | No | No | Audi Owner's manuals |
| BMW | 2004-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Buick | 1993-current models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Cadillac | 1993-current models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Chevrolet | 1993-current models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Chrysler | 2004-current models. | Paper versions of MY1995- current model are available for order (pay). | No | Yes | |
| Daewoo | 1999-2002 models. | Order owner's manuals (pay) from "Order Accessories" link. | No | No | Daewoo owner's manuals |
| Dodge | 2004-current models. | Only paper versions of MY1995- current model are available for order (pay). | No | Yes | |
| Fiat | n/a | VIN smart phone app is available. | No | Yes | |
| Ford | 1996-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Geo | 1993-1997 models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. Geo models are listed under Chevrolet make. | No | Yes | |
| GMC | 1993-current models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Honda | 1990-current models. | Free sign-up. | No | Yes | Honda owners manuals |
| Hummer | 2003-2011. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Hyundai | 2003-current models. | Free sign-up. | Yes | Yes | |
| Infiniti | 2006-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Isuzu | n/a | Web site redirects to Helms Inc. for owners manual. | No | No | Isuzu Owner's manuals |
| Jaguar | 1997-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Jeep | 2004-current models. | Paper versions of MY1995 - current are available for order. | No | Yes | |
| Kia | 2005-current models. | Free sign-up. Owner's manuals are printable but not downloadable. | Yes | Yes | |
| Land Rover | 1992-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Lexus | 1990-current models. | Each chapter of the owner's manual is a separate downloadable document. | No | Yes | |
| Lincoln | 1996-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Mazda | 2002-current models. | Free sign-up. | No | Yes | |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2000-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Mercury | 1996-2011 models. | No | Yes | ||
| Mini | 2002-current models. | Must join the owner's lounge to obtain owner's manual. | Yes | No | Mini Owner's manuals |
| Mitsubishi | 2002-Current models. | Warranty and Maintenance Manuals only. Login Required | No | No | |
| Nissan | 2008-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Oldsmobile | 1993-2004 models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Pontiac | 1993-2010 models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Porsche | n/a | Only warranty information. No online owner's manuals. | n/a | n/a | Porsche Owner's manuals |
| Saab | 1989-2009. | Only paper manuals through Helm, Inc. | No | Yes | Saab Owner's manuals |
| Saturn | 1993-2011 models. | Requires a Yahoo ID to log in. | No | Yes | |
| Scion | 2004-current models. | Only quick reference guides - not complete owner's manuals. Owner's manuals for audio and nav components also available as downloads. | No | Yes | |
| smart | 2008-current models. | No | Yes | ||
| Subaru | 1998-current models. | Free sign-up. | No | Yes | |
| Suzuki | n/a | Paper and downloadable owner's manuals are available for order (pay). | No | No | Suzuki Owner's manuals |
| Toyota | 1996-current models. | Each chapter of the owner's manual is a separate downloadable document. How-to videos are also available. | No | Yes | Toyota Owner's manuals |
| Volkswagen | n/a | Paper owner's manuals are available for order (pay). | No | No | Volkswagen Owner's manuals |
| Volvo | 1976-current models | Free sign-up. Also includes other materials, such as maintenance schedule and warranty manual. | No | Yes |
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