If you’ve been in the market for a used car or currently own one, you know that sometimes what you get isn’t complete. Floormats may be missing, the tire jack may have been taken out and never put back in… any sometimes, even the owner’s manual is missing. “Oh, no!” You may think, “What do I do if I have a question about my car?” Fortunately in the digital age, knowing your car, it’s maintenance schedule, and reading up on the vehicle is a breeze. Here’s a few things you can do if your vehicle’s owner’s manual is missing:Call a Dealer’s Parts Department (or have your local shop of choice do it for you.)

Dealers always have parts. If they don’t, there’s a factory warehouse in the region that does. While dealers have always been notorious for selling parts to consumers at a high price because they’re “OEM” (we have an article about that too… head over to minthilltimes.com if you’re wondering about parts from dealers vs. commercial and aftermarket parts!) dealers do have one really unique trick up their sleeves – uniqueness. While auto parts stores around the country carry millions of different kinds of parts, dealers have the luxury of selling the really obscure. Literature is one of those things – dealers almost always have extra copies of old manuals for situations just like this. Be warned, you may have to shell out more than you want for a book, but know it is an option!