Haynes Pensioners manual - funniest thing ever

goltho · 13th July 2022, 10:50

I bought this over the weekend at the Atwell-Wilson classic show, and I have to say it's had me crying with laughter. Really well put together and definitely is an accurate manual for UK pensioners.

Just seen it's available on Amazon, normal price £7.99 although today (13/07/2022) being Prime Day, it's offered at £6.45 (19% discount). Other retailers may be available.

Well worth having as a coffee table read or gift for friends/relies.

Dougie.

MSS · 13th July 2022, 11:50

Haynes also do one on babies and another on dogs.

I think manuals on responsible parenting and responsible dog ownership are long overdue!

goltho · 13th July 2022, 11:52

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Originally Posted by MSS

Haynes also do one on babies and another on dogs.

I think one on responsible parenting is long overdue!

Ooo, I'll look for the babies one then for my kids then. Ta.

Dougie.

grivas · 13th July 2022, 19:18

If only Haynes stuck to producing quality service manuals for the car enthusiast, like they used to do , unlike the current range of 'for use as toilet paper' 'manuals, they wouldn't have to resort to producing all kinds of gimmicks. What next, a manual on how to boil a kettle, or turn on the down stairs lights, and a separate one for the upstairs ones!.

gnu · 13th July 2022, 19:51

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Originally Posted by grivas

If only Haynes stuck to producing quality service manuals for the car enthusiast, like they used to do , unlike the current range of 'for use as toilet paper' 'manuals, they wouldn't have to resort to producing all kinds of gimmicks. What next, a manual on how to boil a kettle, or turn on the down stairs lights, and a separate one for the upstairs ones!.

Although I agree with the sentiment, so few people seem to ever open the bonnet of their car now, I doubt the market is big enough.

goltho · 13th July 2022, 20:04

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Originally Posted by grivas

If only Haynes stuck to producing quality service manuals for the car enthusiast, like they used to do , unlike the current range of 'for use as toilet paper' 'manuals, they wouldn't have to resort to producing all kinds of gimmicks. What next, a manual on how to boil a kettle, or turn on the down stairs lights, and a separate one for the upstairs ones!.

Rich in Vancouver · 13th July 2022, 22:09

I do find my Haynes 75/ZT manual useful along with my factory manual and Freelander manual. they supply most of the information I need for repairs.
Since the 70's I have found it best to pair Haynes with a factory manual for any car I have owned.
The forum and other internet sources are invaluable for troubleshooting though.

goltho · 13th July 2022, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

I do find my Haynes 75/ZT manual useful along with my factory manual and Freelander manual. they supply most of the information I need for repairs....

No factory manual ever was useful for pensioner maintenance though.

Dougie.

Rich in Vancouver · 13th July 2022, 22:25

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Originally Posted by goltho

No factory manual ever was useful for pensioner maintenance though.

Dougie.

Very True!

My wife takes care of the pensioner maintenance in my house, I just have to follow her instructions.

bl52krz · 13th July 2022, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

Very True!

My wife takes care of the pensioner maintenance in my house, I just have to follow her instructions.

So you should. You know she knows best. Well mine keeps telling me she does.

13th July 2022, 10:50	#1
goltho Can't help myself Rover 75 CDTi 2005 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lincoln Posts: 871 Thanks: 469 Thanked 150 Times in 113 Posts	Haynes Pensioners manual - funniest thing ever I bought this over the weekend at the Atwell-Wilson classic show, and I have to say it's had me crying with laughter. Really well put together and definitely is an accurate manual for UK pensioners. Just seen it's available on Amazon, normal price £7.99 although today (13/07/2022) being Prime Day, it's offered at £6.45 (19% discount). Other retailers may be available. Well worth having as a coffee table read or gift for friends/relies. Dougie. __________________ R75 C2 RJBLH Connoisseur CDTi Auto Saloon • Built 08/02/2005 @14:57 hrs: Registered 26/08/2005 • 122nd of 141 built that day • British Racing Green Pearlescent (HFF) • Sandstone leather with black piping (SPJ) • 137,000 miles

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MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,084 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Haynes also do one on babies and another on dogs. I think manuals on responsible parenting and responsible dog ownership are long overdue! __________________ Member of the Peasant Underdog Class, Grade 1 Last edited by MSS; 14th July 2022 at 11:36..

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	I do find my Haynes 75/ZT manual useful along with my factory manual and Freelander manual. they supply most of the information I need for repairs. Since the 70's I have found it best to pair Haynes with a factory manual for any car I have owned. The forum and other internet sources are invaluable for troubleshooting though. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

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grivas I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,380 Thanks: 105 Thanked 513 Times in 382 Posts	If only Haynes stuck to producing quality service manuals for the car enthusiast, like they used to do , unlike the current range of 'for use as toilet paper' 'manuals, they wouldn't have to resort to producing all kinds of gimmicks. What next, a manual on how to boil a kettle, or turn on the down stairs lights, and a separate one for the upstairs ones!.