Jimmy C. Matteson: 69 Books and a $5,858 Monthly Estimate

The catalog targets vehicle owners, not casual readers

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Category	Books on its lists
Owner's Manuals & Maintenance Guides	25
Reference	23
Suspension & Chassis	19
Repair & Maintenance	15
Repair	14
Trucks & Vans	14

Jimmy C. Matteson's catalog is concentrated in one subject area: automotive repair and maintenance. His main book type is the how-to guide, and his titles cover vehicles including the Toyota 4Runner, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tacoma, BMW E46 3-Series, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Equinox. These are not general automotive books. Each title targets owners of a particular vehicle or generation.

The category distribution supports that positioning. Owner's Manuals & Maintenance Guides accounts for 25 appearances, followed by Reference with 23. Suspension & Chassis has 19, Repair & Maintenance has 15, and both Repair and Trucks & Vans have 14. These are category appearances, not necessarily unique books, so the figures should not be added together to calculate catalog size.

This category mix gives other publishers a practical lesson. A narrowly defined subject can support several related titles without requiring a completely different audience for every release. A publisher who understands vehicle ownership can develop related guides around specific models, maintenance requirements and repair questions. The opportunity is in serving a defined search, not simply publishing another broad automotive handbook.

There is also a limit to what this chart proves. Category placement shows where the books appear, not how much demand exists for every vehicle. Matteson's results do not establish that any vehicle manual will sell equally well. His catalog is evidence of activity in a particular niche, not a guarantee of demand for a new title.

TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All 5th Gen, 1GR-FE

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$34.99
• Reviews3
• BSR#318,951
• Est. revenue/mo$315

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TOYOTA RAV4 (2019-2025) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All 5th Gen Models

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$32.99
• Reviews1
• BSR#331,879
• Est. revenue/mo$297

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BMW E46 3-Series (1999-2005) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All Trims

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$43.40
• Reviews1
• BSR#468,733
• Est. revenue/mo$260

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The Toyota 4Runner manual leads the revenue estimates

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Book	Est. monthly revenue
TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND S…	$315
TOYOTA RAV4	$297
BMW E46 3-Series	$260
FORD EXPLORER	$241
FORD F-150 2021-2023 REPAIR AND SERVI…	$240
Chevrolet Equinox	$228
FORD EXPLORER	$228
TOYOTA TACOMA 2016–2023 REPAIR AND SE…	$204

The TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL is Matteson's top individual title by estimated monthly revenue. At $34.99, it has an estimated 9 monthly units and $315 in monthly revenue. Its Best Sellers Rank is 318951. That is the strongest revenue result among the seven books shown in the earnings chart, although it is not a low BSR by the standards of highly ranked Amazon titles.

The TOYOTA RAV4 (2019-2025) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL follows at an estimated $297, also from 9 monthly units. The BMW E46 3-Series (1999-2005) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL is priced at $43.40 and has an estimated $260 in monthly revenue from 6 units. These figures show why a specialized reference book can produce meaningful estimated revenue without needing hundreds of monthly sales.

The remaining examples include the FORD EXPLORER (2018–2026) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL at $241 for one listing and $228 for another, the FORD F-150 2021-2023 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL at $240, and the Chevrolet Equinox (2005–2026) Repair and Service Manual at $228. The TOYOTA TACOMA 2016–2023 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL generates an estimated $204.

For publishers considering a similar approach, the useful detail is the relationship between price and estimated units. A $34.99 manual with 9 estimated monthly sales can produce $315 in estimated revenue. That is a different publishing model from a coloring book sold at a much lower price. It also demands a different level of subject knowledge, research and production work. Revenue is not profit, and these estimates do not account for production expenses, advertising or other costs.

A $24.99 median price puts this catalog in a different market

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Price range	Books
<$5	0
$5–9.99	0
$10–14.99	34
$15–19.99	0
$20+	35

Matteson's median book price is $24.99. The lower quartile is $11.99, while the upper quartile reaches $37.99. That is a substantial price range for a KDP catalog, particularly when compared with the low prices commonly associated with notebooks, journals and simple activity books.

The pricing distribution is almost evenly divided between two groups. Of the 69 books with a price, 34 fall between $10 and $14.99, while 35 cost $20 or more. There are no books in the under-$5, $5–9.99 or $15–19.99 groups in this chart. This suggests that Matteson is not relying on a large collection of inexpensive titles to build his estimated revenue.

The practical point is that price positioning follows the product's purpose. A vehicle-specific repair manual promises reference material that an owner may consult repeatedly. That gives a publisher a different pricing argument from a blank notebook or a simple coloring book. The buyer is paying for useful information, not just pages.

Other publishers should not copy the prices without matching the product. A $34.99 book needs to justify that price through accurate, organized and sufficiently detailed content. In a technical niche, weak instructions or missing information can damage customer satisfaction quickly. The data show that Matteson's catalog operates at these price points, but they do not establish the production quality or profitability of every title.

Release activity suggests a rapidly expanding catalog

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Month	Books
2026-07	3
2026-08	3
2026-09	6

Matteson's recorded first release is 2026-07-13, and his latest release is 2026-09-19. The monthly publication chart shows 3 books in July, 3 in August and 6 in September. Within those displayed monthly figures, September has the highest release count.

There is another striking figure in the catalog data: 51 new books in the last 30 days. That figure sits alongside 32 breakouts in the same period. A breakout means a new book appearing on a New Releases list within the last 60 days that also reached a Best Sellers list. On that definition, Matteson's catalog has generated substantial recent list activity.

There is a data limitation worth mentioning. The three monthly values displayed in the release chart add up to 12, while the separate recent-publication figure is 51. These measures do not reconcile on the information available. The monthly chart should therefore be treated as a limited view of recorded release activity, not a complete publication schedule. The underlying figures do not explain the discrepancy.

For a publisher planning a catalog, the lesson is not to set an arbitrary release target. It is to consider how related titles can be produced efficiently while maintaining accuracy. A vehicle manual series may share a format and editorial structure, but each model requires its own research. Publishing faster only helps if the books answer the specific questions their buyers have.

FORD EXPLORER (2018–2026) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level, EcoBoost Diagnostics, and Hybrid Overhauls—, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$40.11
• Reviews-
• BSR#575,486
• Est. revenue/mo$241

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FORD F-150 2021-2023 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All 14th Gen Models

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$29.99
• Reviews1
• BSR#262,714
• Est. revenue/mo$240

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Thirty-two breakouts show recent list penetration

The catalog has 58 books appearing on Best Sellers lists in the last 30 days, and its best recorded position on those lists is rank 1. The 32 breakouts are particularly interesting because they connect recent releases with Best Sellers list visibility. All 69 tracked books are independently published, meaning the catalog is entirely KDP or indie rather than traditionally published.

These figures suggest that Matteson is not depending solely on a few established titles. A substantial portion of the tracked catalog has appeared on bestseller lists recently. That is a useful signal for publishers studying the viability of a specialized nonfiction series. However, a Best Sellers list appearance is not the same thing as sustained demand. A book can chart without maintaining a strong position over an extended period.

The estimated monthly catalog performance is 239 units and $5,858 in revenue. Dividing the estimated revenue by the estimated units gives an approximate average of $24.51 per unit. That is broadly consistent with the catalog's $24.99 median price, although the two figures measure different things and should not be treated as an exact average selling price.

The best recorded list position of 1 also needs context. It refers to the supplied Best Sellers list data, not a claim that a title reached number one across all Amazon books. Publishers should pay attention to the relevant category and list rather than treating every chart position as directly comparable.

The review record is much thinner than the ranking record

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Reviews	Books
0	39
1–9	30
10–49	0
50–199	0
200–999	0
1000+	0

One of the more unusual parts of Matteson's catalog is its limited review history. Across 69 tracked books, there are 38 reviews in total. The median number of reviews per book is just 1, and the average rating is 3.2. The review distribution shows 39 books with no reviews and 30 books with between 1 and 9. None of the tracked books falls into a higher review-count group.

This matters because the catalog has substantial Best Sellers list visibility without a large accumulated review base. A publisher studying the results should not assume that hundreds of reviews are necessary before a specialized book can begin appearing on category lists. At the same time, a low review count makes it harder to judge how buyers feel about the content.

The individual titles illustrate why the average rating needs attention. The TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL has 3 reviews and a 3.3 rating. The TOYOTA RAV4 (2019-2025) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL has 1 review and a 5.0 rating. The BMW E46 3-Series (1999-2005) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL also has 1 review and a 5.0 rating. The TOYOTA TACOMA 2016–2023 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL has 2 reviews and a 1.0 rating.

These small samples cannot establish the quality of an entire catalog. A single review can move the apparent rating substantially. For publishers, the sensible response is to treat reviews as an additional quality signal, not as a substitute for examining the product itself. In technical nonfiction, accuracy, clear explanations and useful illustrations matter more than a favorable number attached to a small sample.

What another KDP publisher can learn from this catalog

The clearest lesson from Jimmy C. Matteson is the value of a defined buyer and a repeatable subject area. His catalog focuses on people looking for repair information about particular vehicles. The titles use recognizable manufacturer names, model names, model years and phrases such as REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL. That makes the intended audience easy to identify.

A publisher working in low-content books, children's books, coloring books or fiction should not simply copy this format. The transferable idea is specificity. A general activity book competes for a broad audience. A book designed for a particular age group, skill level, hobby or practical problem gives the buyer a clearer reason to choose it. Research should start with the buyer's actual search and the information or entertainment the finished book will provide.

The pricing figures also show why publishers should consider revenue per sale rather than unit volume alone. Matteson's estimated 239 monthly units generate an estimated $5,858. But these are modelled figures derived from Amazon Best Sellers Rank, not sales reports supplied by Amazon. The estimates can change with rank, and they do not reveal royalties, advertising expenses, refunds or net profit.

There is no reliable way to determine from these figures how much time Matteson spends researching, writing or producing each manual. Nor can the data establish whether the same results will continue. What they do show is a fully indie catalog with a recognizable niche, relatively high prices, substantial recent bestseller-list appearances and a limited review base. That is enough to make the catalog worth studying, without treating it as a publishing formula.

Books in this analysis

Chevrolet Equinox (2005–2026) Repair and Service Manual: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All Trims

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$37.99
• Reviews-
• BSR#301,556
• Est. revenue/mo$228

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FORD EXPLORER (2018–2026) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level, EcoBoost Diagnostics, and Hybrid Overhauls—, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$37.99
• Reviews-
• BSR#477,916
• Est. revenue/mo$228

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TOYOTA TACOMA 2016–2023 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Dealership-Level Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, and Advanced DIY Repairs for All 3rd Gen Models

by Jimmy C. Matteson

• Price$33.99
• Reviews2
• BSR#472,453
• Est. revenue/mo$204

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FAQ

How much does Jimmy C. Matteson make on Amazon KDP?

KDPTop estimates that Jimmy C. Matteson's 69-book catalog generates $5,858 in monthly revenue from approximately 239 monthly units. These are estimates modelled from Amazon Best Sellers Rank, not verified income or royalty figures. Actual profit will depend on costs and other publishing expenses.

What kind of books does Jimmy C. Matteson publish?

His catalog focuses on automotive how-to guides, particularly vehicle-specific repair and service manuals. Examples include the TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL, TOYOTA RAV4 (2019-2025) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL and BMW E46 3-Series (1999-2005) REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL.

Are Jimmy C. Matteson's books independently published?

Yes. All 69 tracked titles are classified as indie or KDP publications, meaning they are independently published rather than traditionally published. The catalog has 58 books appearing on Best Sellers lists in the last 30 days.

What is Jimmy C. Matteson's highest-earning KDP book?

The TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2024 REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL is his highest-earning tracked title, with an estimated $315 in monthly revenue. It is priced at $34.99 and has an estimated 9 monthly units. Its figures are sales-rank estimates, not confirmed sales.