If you own an older vehicle and like doing repairs yourself, you probably have a Haynes manual lying around.

They’re the next best thing to factory service manuals and will guide you through the process of replacing numerous components.

However, the end of an era is upon us as the company has taken to Twitter to confirm it will “no longer publish new print Workshop Manuals.” That means customers who buy new vehicles, such as 2022 models, will no longer be able to get a paperback repair manual for them.

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It’s not the end of the road for Haynes – we are embarking on an exciting new journey!

Contrary to reports, Haynes is not stopping printing Manuals. Whilst we will no longer publish new print Workshop Manuals, we will continue to print and publish our huge back catalogue. [1/3]

— Haynes Manuals (@HaynesManuals) December 3, 2020

Instead, the company is going digital as manuals for future models will be online-only. Haynes didn’t go into specifics, but said they are “currently in the process of creating a new automotive maintenance and repair product that covers around 95% of car makes and models – an increase of around 40% over our current Workshop Manual coverage.” That’s presumably the Haynes Manuals AllAccess service which is currently in preview.

While some people will hate the switch, there will be some benefits as photos will apparently be accompanied by videos. This should be easier than hunting for specific clips on YouTube and hoping for the best.

A number of questions remain, including how much the service will cost, but the move online is a sign of the times. The company also noted they’re not giving up print altogether as they’ll continue to churn out manuals that are currently in existence.

While Haynes didn’t go into too many details, the change could also apply to Chilton and Clymer manuals as they’ll all made by the same company.

H/T to Autoblog