Has anyone tried Helm's online repair manual?? - Honda Pilot

GregC · 09-13-2007, 10:29 AM

I was wondering if anyone has tried the Helminc.com's online pilot repair manual service? I'm curious about it.

Any feedback on your experience, etc would be appreciated. Here is a link: http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...R4R2A8512278BF

Thanks,

GregC

dustino8 · 09-13-2007, 10:50 AM

Never tried it, but by looking at the pricing, its probably worth just buying the manual. If you only need to look up something once, then the three day subscription would save you some money, but you could just ask someone with a manual to scan and post some pages if your looking for something specific.

N_Jay · 09-13-2007, 01:32 PM

It is a excellent "factory" manual.
As such it assumes you have professional training and access to the proper tools.

I find the Haynes to be very good "Owner/Mechanic" manuals, as they assume only basic automotive knowledge and standard tools (often giving workarounds for specialty tools).

Both is REALLY good!

netman88 · 09-13-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by dustino8
Never tried it, but by looking at the pricing, its probably worth just buying the manual. If you only need to look up something once, then the three day subscription would save you some money, but you could just ask someone with a manual to scan and post some pages if your looking for something specific.

I have to agree that it's probably cheaper to own the manual.

Here's one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...160142008&rd=1

whizmo · 09-15-2007, 02:30 AM

They're $75 brand new from helminc.com. Well worth it.

- Mark

netman88 · 09-18-2007, 01:10 AM

The helminc.com shipping is killer and if you live in CA.. tax is also

larrys · 09-18-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by netman88

I have to agree that it's probably cheaper to own the manual.

Here's one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...160142008&rd=1

I noticed that you and the ebay seller are from Fremont. Are you the one selling that manual

?

As for shipping and tax, the tax is a given here in CA but as I recall, shipping wasn't too bad considering the size and weight of the manual.

That ebay one is $5.00 higher than retail and still adds $9.00 for shipping. I'd guess that would be close to the price to buy it brand new straight from Helm!

But one thing we all do agree on, the service manual is LOADED with useful information! Well worth the price, IMHO

.

Later,
Larry.

jl_ss · 09-18-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by netman88
The helminc.com shipping is killer and if you live in CA.. tax is also

Here's the full cost for a brand new shrink wrapped manual straight fom Helm to a Fremont address. It's about a buck lower than the used one from an unknown source.

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GregC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone tried Helm's online repair manual?? I was wondering if anyone has tried the Helminc.com's online pilot repair manual service? I'm curious about it. Any feedback on your experience, etc would be appreciated. Here is a link: http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...R4R2A8512278BF Thanks, GregC __________________ 2007 Silver Pilot EXL AWD Xpel Clear Bra, Bug Deflector, WeatherTech Liners, Honda Cargo Tray, LED Interior Lights, HID 6000K Headlights, <a href="http://hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19630">DEI 452T Auto Door Locks</a>, Alpine IVA-W205, Alpine HD Radio, Alpine NVE-N852A, Alpine HighSpeed iPod Cable

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dustino8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 764 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Never tried it, but by looking at the pricing, its probably worth just buying the manual. If you only need to look up something once, then the three day subscription would save you some money, but you could just ask someone with a manual to scan and post some pages if your looking for something specific. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L; Sidesteps, aftermarket hitch and tranny cooler, prodigy brake controller, Airlift 1000 2007 Toyota Tundra Dearly departed 1991 Prelude and 2005 Civic

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N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,545 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is a excellent "factory" manual. As such it assumes you have professional training and access to the proper tools. I find the Haynes to be very good "Owner/Mechanic" manuals, as they assume only basic automotive knowledge and standard tools (often giving workarounds for specialty tools). Both is REALLY good! __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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netman88 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 438 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The helminc.com shipping is killer and if you live in CA.. tax is also __________________ 2006 Honda Pilot LX 4WD Amazon Green (roof rack/x-bars, day/night mirror, tinted windows, viper 330V alarm).

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whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They're $75 brand new from helminc.com. Well worth it. - Mark

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