Updated: 11-Jul-2023
Many manuals/books exist on the market. Those listed below are merely the most commonly used and referenced.
Note: If you want just one DIY mechanical repair manual, the red Bentley Service Manual is the one to get.
General Repair Manuals
- Title: Volkswagen Rabbit Service Manual, 1980-1984
Author: Bentley Publishers
Softcover ISBN: 9780837601830
Hardcover ISBN: 9780837617046
- Title: Volkswagen Cabriolet Service Manual, 1985-1993
Author: Bentley Publishers
Softcover ISBN: 9780837603629
Hardcover ISBN: 9780837616360
- Title: VW Rabbit Automotive Repair Manual, 1975-1989
Author: Haynes Publishers
Softcover ISBN: 9781850106302
- Title: How to Keep Your Volkswagen Rabbit Alive
1st edition, 1980
Author: Richard Sealey
Softcover ISBN: 0912528176
- Title: How to Keep Your Volkswagen Rabbit Alive
2nd edition, 1982
Author: Richard Sealey
Softcover ISBN: 9997335791
- Title: VW Golf Automotive Repair Manual,
1974-1984 (1.1L, 1.3L)
Author: Haynes Publishers
Hardcover ISBN: 9780857335814
- Title: VW Golf Automotive Repair Manual,
1974-1984 (1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L)
Author: Haynes Publishers
Hardcover ISBN: 9780857336170
