This comprehensive Austin Metro Workshop Service Manual covers all models from 1980 to 1991, providing a wealth of information for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. It is designed to be an easy-to-use reference guide, offering detailed instructions and explanations for every repair procedure, from basic maintenance to complex component replacements. Benefit from step-by-step procedures, accompanied by clear illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings, and photographs, ensuring a thorough understanding of each task. The manual includes detailed specifications, tightening torques, adjustment procedures, and troubleshooting guides for all systems and components. Thorough explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair, and check procedures are laid out with individual steps in sequential order. It also incorporates important notes, cautions, and warnings to ensure safe and effective repair practices. The manual serves as a valuable resource for maximizing the lifespan of your Austin Metro, enabling you to perform necessary repairs with confidence and maintain your vehicle in optimum condition.

The Austin Metro, produced from 1980 to 1991, was a small city car designed and built by British Leyland (later Rover Group) and marketed under the Austin and later Rover brands. It was a significant car for British Leyland, marking a departure from the company's traditional large and somewhat dated models. The Metro was a modern, compact car designed to compete in the growing European small car market. Its success was critical for the struggling British car manufacturer and it quickly became a popular choice for British buyers, known for its affordability, practicality, and fuel efficiency. The Metro was offered in a variety of body styles, including a three-door hatchback, a five-door hatchback, and a van variant. It was powered by a range of small petrol engines, with an optional 1.3-liter diesel engine becoming available later in its production run. The Metro's design was considered modern and innovative for its time, featuring a front-wheel drive layout, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a coil-spring rear suspension. It was also known for its compact dimensions, which made it easy to maneuver in urban environments. While the Metro's build quality and reliability were criticized, particularly in its early years, it achieved remarkable sales figures, becoming a popular choice for families and young drivers. The car was praised for its affordability, practicality, and fuel efficiency, contributing significantly to British Leyland's turnaround in the 1980s.