Dictionary of Terms

Shop manuals

ORIGINALS

Are generally used manuals in good condition to new condition. This means the manuals are complete, bindings are tight. Manuals will show wear, which can vary with age, and may have some grease marks , dirt marks, finger prints or any combination of these. Remember these manuals have for the most part been used by mechanics in a repair environment. Prices can vary from published prices depending on condition of existing inventory. Manuals in excellent condition will cost more than an average used manual-just as a car with 10,000 miles will be worth more than a car with 80,000 miles. Note- our average used is better than most in the industry.

REPRINTS

Look and are bound exactly like original shop manuals. Manuals are printed on offset press just like the original. All the content is the same. Reprints are new from the printer.

REPRODUCTION

Refers to manuals which are generally produced other than on an offset press. Information is exactly the same, covers, bindings are different and may not resemble the original cover. Quality can vary depending on type of reproduction process. Most reproductions are now done on digital copiers resulting in clarity very close to the original. Reproductions are new from the printer.

Sample of "Original"

Sample of "Reprint"

Sample of "Reproduction"