The Austin Metro 1980-1990 Service Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide for maintaining and repairing your vehicle. This manual covers all aspects of the Austin Metro, from basic maintenance to complex repairs. You'll find detailed instructions and illustrations for everything from engine service and transmission repair to brake system, electrical system, suspension, steering, cooling system, fuel injection, emission system, heater and air conditioning, engine control system, chassis and body, restraint system, interior, differential and drive, and axle. The manual includes detailed substeps for each repair procedure, providing in-depth information. Critical information is highlighted with notes, cautions, and warnings. Numbered instructions guide you through every repair, ensuring clarity and accuracy. Bold figure numbers quickly match illustrations with instructions. Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos complement the text, offering visual support for each procedure. Enlarged insets help you identify and examine parts in detail. A numbered table of contents helps you easily locate the specific information you need. This manual also facilitates diagnosis and repair of electrical system problems. Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use. With this manual, you have access to the same information that professional technicians and mechanics use, enabling you to confidently tackle any repair or maintenance task.

The Austin Metro, a compact hatchback produced by British Leyland (later Rover Group) from 1980 to 1990, was a revolutionary car for its time. It was the first British car to be designed and built using a fully-fledged computer-aided design system, and it challenged the conventional wisdom that small cars needed to be spartan and basic. The Metro offered a unique combination of affordability, practicality, and style, making it a popular choice for families and young drivers. It was also notable for its use of innovative technology, including a transverse front-wheel-drive layout, a lightweight monocoque body, and a range of fuel-efficient engines. The Metro's design was influenced by the groundbreaking Mini, but it was a significantly larger and more spacious car, with a more modern interior and a wider range of engine options. The Austin Metro proved to be a big success for British Leyland. It was the best-selling car in the UK for several years and was exported to many countries around the world. The Metro's popularity paved the way for the development of a whole new generation of smaller, more affordable cars, and it helped to revitalize the British car industry. Despite its success, the Metro was criticized for some of its shortcomings, including its questionable build quality, its somewhat cramped interior, and its lack of a truly sporty model. Nevertheless, the Austin Metro remains a significant car in British automotive history, a symbol of innovation and resilience in a difficult economic climate. Its legacy continues to inspire designers and engineers today, reminding us of the importance of developing cars that are both affordable and desirable.