# Where do you get car manuals? Old car **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 5, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176 "2019-09-05T15:59:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/1 "2019-09-05T15:59:50Z")
I have a pretty old car, It’s Opel vectra b estate from year 2000, I have made a few posts in this forum already and people have said that this car is very rare/not popular in this forum. The question is how to get a manual for this car? I’ve been looking on the internet for a long time, but all I come up to is websites that offer you to buy one or trying to scam you. I suppose if people bought manuals from those websites, they could share them? Any help is appreciated 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/2 "2019-09-05T16:07:18Z")
> [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](#): > > people have said that this car is very rare/not popular in this forum. What has been said is that this Forum has mostly US based members so we don’t have much knowledge about Opel vehicles. There has to be a European web site or you could actually go by an Opel dealer and see if they can get you one. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/3 "2019-09-05T16:09:59Z")
I’ve found factory service manuals on eBay, and sometimes, when I ordered the cheapest one, what arrived was a pirated copy. When I filed complaints on eBay, I ended up getting to keep them for free. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/4 "2019-09-05T16:11:16Z")
Did you try Google. I did…and found many links…including Ebay and PDF file. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/5 "2019-09-05T16:13:05Z")
We have some pretty big used bookstores here in my city that have a ton of old service manuals for different makes of cars. If you have something similar nearby, give that a whirl. ---
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/6 "2019-09-05T16:16:54Z")
Try to find mine then, goodluck. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/7 "2019-09-05T16:20:30Z")
[https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Vauxhall-Vectra-Car-Manuals-and-Literature/36085/bn\_64172403](https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Vauxhall-Vectra-Car-Manuals-and-Literature/36085/bn_64172403) ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/8 "2019-09-05T16:21:24Z")
Do you not realize the chance of finding a manual for a vehicle brand that has not been sold in the US since 1975 is less than zero . ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/9 "2019-09-05T16:21:45Z")
30 seconds on Google got me this, it’s the Vauxall version, should apply: [https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/content/dam/vauxhall/Home/PDFs/owners/owners-manuals/vectra/vectra-owners-manual-july-2007.pdf](https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/content/dam/vauxhall/Home/PDFs/owners/owners-manuals/vectra/vectra-owners-manual-july-2007.pdf) Or are you wanting a shop/repair manual? ---
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/10 "2019-09-05T16:24:22Z")
This is year 2007, everything is different from my car, I want repair and owners manual, atleast any, if they even exist on the internet. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/11 "2019-09-05T16:25:50Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > Do you not realize the chance of finding a manual for a vehicle brand that has not been sold in the US since 1975 is less than zero . You could search [https://www.amazon.co.uk/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/). ---
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/12 "2019-09-05T16:28:02Z")
I can’t get anything from this website to my country, either because of expensive shipping fees or that it simply can’t be delivered (?) ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/13 "2019-09-05T16:29:12Z")
We’re really not going to be of much help on a European car. Have you joined the various Opel and Vauxhall forums and asked there? ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/14 "2019-09-05T16:31:08Z")
> **[VAUXHALL VECTRA 2002 - 2005 OWNERS MANUAL HANDBOOK GUIDE AND WALLET | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-2002-2005-OWNERS-MANUAL-HANDBOOK-GUIDE-AND-WALLET/173297161074?hash=item285950d372%3Ag%3AgFUAAOSwkOda6LP7)** > > This manual is from a 2002 model but should be applicable for all 2002 - 2005 ( pre facelift ) models. However they will be fully usable with no torn or missing pages / bad staining etc. The model shape is shown in the last photo. ---
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/15 "2019-09-05T16:31:59Z")
Yeah I did, but most of the links have expired that were posted there and I coulnd’t really find anything useful, except for like 1 page of the manual 😃 ---
**Author:** ![geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/geimerislt0612x_152917/32/16289_2.png) [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/16 "2019-09-05T16:33:40Z")
Isn’t vauxhall version different than European version? And from the photo it looks like vectra C, but thanks for trying to help 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/17 "2019-09-05T16:35:49Z")
Vauxhall is the UK Opel. The manual probably has all versions of the Vectra…not just the C. ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/18 "2019-09-05T17:32:08Z")
> [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](#): > > Isn’t vauxhall version different than European version? Yes it is. It is right hand drive. 😉 Btw, England might leave EU, but they’ll need one heck of an outboard engine if they wanna leave Europe. 😀 > **[Opel Vectra Workshop Service & Repair Manual](https://easymanuals.co.uk/product/opel-vectra-workshop-service-repair-manual/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5MLrBRClARIsAPG0WGyA28dfrOrn5L-F3UTQ4CgmhwNbbOWL1frUWMV0Xrxnz-8mNRjU2_4aAhTkEALw_wcB&wmc-currency=EUR)** > > Get the same level of information about your Opel Vectra that your official dealer has. Every single element of service, repair and maintenance is included in this fully updated workshop manual. From changing a wiper blade to a full engine... > **[Vauxhall Car Workshop Manuals](https://haynes.com/en-gb/car-manuals/vauxhall)** > > A Haynes manual makes it EASY to service and repair your Vauxhall. Online, digital, PDF and print manuals for all popular models ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/19 "2019-09-05T17:38:50Z")
The B is their way of saying 2nd generation, same platform as the Saab 900,9-3,and 9-5. The Saturn L Series as well. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176/20 "2019-09-05T18:05:26Z")
@anon86613489 for the win! [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176.md?page=2)