Which car repair manual should I buy?

Hello. I am interested in repairing my car myself, and possibly my family members' cars. I need to know how to change spark plugs/wires, how to do a compression test, how to change gaskets, how to change/troubleshoot starters/solenoids, and I'd like to learn how to change a timing belt but from what I've read it seems like schooling is required for that sort of job. I need a good manual or textbook to get a basic understanding, then I need a manual for my specific car. I was looking at Haynes. What are the best manuals/textbooks for this thanks in advance!!!Which car repair manual should I buy?
I recommend factory repair manual, its the best, particularly on body tasks like taking the doors apart. Chilton's usually has a decent amount of detail and covers a great majority of the repairs while the Haynes manual comes from the perspective of someone who has torn down the car and is giving you more advice.
I think Chilton manuals are the best. They are not always easy to find though. You might have to go to Amazon to find one. I prefer Chilton to Haynes because the Chilton manuals seem to be more detailed. If you are buying a manual for a vehicle that you will own for a while, there is nothing wrong with getting both. They only cost $15-$20 each. You will save that much money the first time you change your own radiator hose.Which car repair manual should I buy?
in most cases a Haynes manual from Advance Auto, Autozone, or O Rielly's is your best bet. You don't need to have schooling to change timing belts. Just a good DIY or manual, the right tools, and some time. Its pretty easy on most cars as long as you can time an engine and have time to deal with all the little stupid things that happen.
I prefer if I can, a specific Chassis Manual published by the manufacturer for the year and model. I had one for my '88 Cadillac Brougham. Cost $125 but well worth it. Sorry I don't remember the company I went through. They are in Michigan and carry most every year and every model, completely.Which car repair manual should I buy?
chiltons manuel is better than hanes more infomaition an a book for each spicic car you work on try to take a small eng book an once you figer that out aplay same thery to all eng just more cylenders take a old lawn morer motor apart an see an put it back to gather see if runs before you start taking cares motor apart an get lost
Try checking the car bible site (http://www.carbibles.com/) and Auto zine (http://www.autozine.org/technical_school鈥?/a>

I prefer factory maintenance books, because some times Haynes tells you to take it to a mechanic.
Auto Repair For Dummies by Deanna Sclar at http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
haynes is fine...