Content Summary : Daily Mirror recently: “Drivers could save an average £50 a time by not having their new cars serviced at main dealers. For some, like Citroen C3 owners, it can be up to £141 cheaper. It’s not just routine servicing that is pricey. To replace the front brake pads on a Citroen C3 a dealer will charge around £100. Yet you can buy the parts from a reputable motor accessory retailer for less than half that sum a saving of over £50.You would, however, be wise to invest £17.99 in Haynes new Service and Repair Manual for the Citroen C3. It covers all petrol and diesel-engined models, including the hatchback, XTR and special/limited editions, from 51 to 05 registrations.As with all Haynes manuals, a wide range of DIY maintenance and servicing jobs are covered in detail and illustrated fully – from changing a wiper blade to replacing a gearbox. Each task has spanner ratings which grades it by the level of difficulty and the experience required. Replacing the brake pads mentioned above is a straightforward 2-spanner DIY job.The topics covered in the Haynes Service and Repair Manual include basic maintenance – simple weekly checks – how to service your Citroen C3 and a guide to fault finding. There are chapters on the braking system, the engine and transmission, the fuel and ignition systems and the electrical systems – complete with wiring diagrams.