FactoryManuals Reviews 383

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Evaluating 118 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness and quick responses, often highlighting specific individuals for going above and beyond to resolve issues. The customer service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the prompt and knowledgeable assistance provided. Reviewers also found the instructions clear and detailed, making it easy to understand and use the products. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product itself, specifically mentioning that some manuals lacked diagrams, repair guidance, or complete instructions for certain procedures. A few customers also experienced issues with downloading large files or receiving incorrect manuals, and in some cases, felt that the product was not as advertised or that support was unhelpful in resolving these specific product-related concerns.

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Product

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Instructions

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I received the download link for the manual within 1 hour of purchase. When I opened the download, there were no diagrams accompanying the parts listings. I emailed support and within a couple of da... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service after the sale. I had some issues making sure I had the correct manual for my VIN and also locating the procedure I was interested in... the manual is HUGE! Alan made sure I h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was elated to receive the help I got. Google pointed me to the wrong search link, and Al Davis was able to fix and find the correct manual for my issue. Not only was he thorough, but his communicati... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Damian Farr here, Initially I had the wrong download that was for my vehicle but wrong year. Fortunately the gentleman I talked to took care of my issue almost immediately. I got the exact informatio... See more


4.4

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Obfuscated Return Policy

Requested order cancellation minutes after purchase and the vendor refused. Please be advised that this company has an obfuscated refund policy - they request your VIN number after you purchase which voids any opportunity for a refund.

July 7, 2025
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Reply from FactoryManuals

We appreciate your feedback, but your review inaccurately portrays our clearly stated refund policy.

Our refund terms are fully transparent and explicitly explained on our website. You agreed to these conditions upon purchasing. Requesting your VIN after checkout ensures accuracy and customization—not to complicate refunds.

As you provided your VIN, our team immediately started processing your manual, clearly voiding refund eligibility as stated upfront.

Despite this, we remain dedicated to assisting you and can still provide:
• An alternative digital manual of equal value, or
• Store credit equal to your purchase amount.

Please let us know your preference—we’re ready to assist promptly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Price was right and it helped me solve…

Price was right and it helped me solve a nagging problem in German car. I had used Alldata for years but it priced me out. Also, I had an issue downloading and Customer Service has very helpful in fixing it for me. I will buy another manual in the future

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adobe Reader must be properly installed before the Factory Manual will load

I experienced some difficulty getting the manual to download onto my computer. I had already successfully downloaded it to my phone. After several attempts, I was locked out. I emailed my frustrations to Alan at Factory Manuals. He reset my link and I successfully downloaded my manual to my computer. My problem turned out to be Adobe Reader related, not the Factory Manuals program. Thanks so much for helping me out. Great service.

June 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Hi. My name Vladimir.
ID order is - 6421211190
Excellent service. Alan helped me choose everything and told me how to use it. Thank you very much for your work, I liked everything.

June 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Support team was very helpful with answering all my questions timely before ordering. They also helped after the sale with some information related to the .pdf reader.

June 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue attempting to retrieve…

I had an issue attempting to retrieve my factory manual and it was nowhere to be found. I contacted the company and got a prompt response from Alan Davis. Alan worked his magic and I was able to download my manual. I was very pleased with Alan’s quick response and very pleased with reuniting with my factory manual. Alan’s customer service is top notch!

June 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service is really good

The customer service is really good. I've needed them twice for issues I was having (user error, not with their product) and they were very fast with their response time, and very helpful even though they didn't really need to be. I was pleasantly surprised.

June 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam. Charged for a manual, wasn't able to download it, customer service only offered store credit.

June 18, 2025
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Reply from FactoryManuals

Hello Jordan Aniceto,

We’re sorry to see this misunderstanding. Upon reviewing your support interaction, you initially stated you hadn’t downloaded the manual because you were expecting a physical copy. However, our system records confirm the manual was indeed downloaded after your purchase.

We strive for transparency by clearly labeling our products as digital-only, and we did offer store credit to accommodate your situation as a goodwill gesture.

If you require further assistance accessing the manual, please feel free to contact us directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar service, outstanding support

The team at Factory Manuals have now supplied me with 2 sets of service material, and assisted with determining the correct document packages for each vehicle (despite some overlapping equipment between two generations of Volkswagens).

Communication was clear, concise, and prompt, and the team also ensured that I was able to view the material on my personal computer - I'm totally satisfied with both the service and support!

June 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid, helpful responses for complete manual

I had a couple of issues getting the manual and requested help. Alan responded for each request for help within a few hours with positive information.
We addressed each issue quickly and now I have the manual I needed.

May 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to find the correct manual!

Easy to find the correct manual I was looking for on the site. Ordering was kinda smooth also. For some reason one of the options to pay by Apple Pay would not work. So, I paid with a debit/credit card (master card). I received an email with the download link and downloaded the file. It did take sometime for it to complete and when I opened the file/manual I saw why it was way over 1 Gig. This manual is for a Ford that is one year old and it has all kinds of information and instructions on the maintenance of the vehicle. It is complete with diagrams the manufacturer uses with their techs. Very happy with my purchase. My order number is: 6466833318172
Christopher Raasch

May 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2023 Silverado

The manual for my 2023 Silverado is exactly what I wanted. It is comprehensive, complete and includes wiring diagrams. Manual was divided into 4 large pdf files and I used Foxit to read them. Foxit seems much faster the adobe but it might be my PC. The manual covers the entire truck and accessories. Also includes bulletins from GM about specific problem areas. Manual has bookmarked sections for each area. The online directions were accurate and easy to follow although I used 7zip to unpack the download (it's free). This is the manual you want for your vehicle.

May 16, 2025
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