Car Mechanics

Car Mechanics is the UK's only car magazine with essential advice on maintaining and repairing popular makes and models. It’s an invaluable motoring resource that appeals to both the DIY car enthusiast and the more experienced motor trade professional. Car Mechanics has helped save money for our readers every month since 1958. Each issue includes a wide range of in-depth features written in a clear, straightforward manner: • Readers’ motoring-related problems answered for FREE • Real-life motoring dilemmas from our man in the garage trade • Electronic diagnostics delves inside a different modern vehicle each month to explain its management system • Survival Guide looks at new and used component prices for a particular vehicle • Used Car Focus is an in-depth buying guide on a specific make and model • Service Bay covers a full service with close-up images and comprehensive descriptions • Project cars are a major part of the structure of the magazine as we buy, fix and sell different vehicles over a period of months So if you're into saving money and being a home technician, Car Mechanics will help you out - guaranteed!

Spring servicing

Car Mechanics

The Peter Simpson COLUMN • A practical-based column this month, as Peter has been struggling to sort seized nuts.

MOT: Behind the scenes • Since its 1960 inception, the MOT has evolved but how best can you secure a pass? Rob Marshall heads to MOT Juice to find out.

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Tales from the workshop • Fixing advice from our garage proprietor Steve Rothwell

Project Ford Focus ST170 Save the ST 170 • Part TWO: Jamie King services the 2.0-litre petrol engine and adds a set of new rubber to the alloy wheels.

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Exhaust, high-level brake light & roof aerial • Part FIVE: Rob Hawkins volunteers to fix some water ingress issues on our Toyota Aygo and replace its exhaust system with a new one from Klarius.

Is AGE just a NUMBER? • With the UK’s car parc growing old gracefully, Alan Anderson (who’s no spring chicken either) exults the delights and financial gain in running an oldie which are certainly not bangers! Here’s his top tips.

Renaultsport Megane • It’s quick, a hoot to drive and now very affordable. Seriously, what’s not to like about the Mk2 RS Megane?

Dealer’s Diary • Peter Simpson provides us with an insight into the automotive sales trading world – and beyond.

DIY RUST REMOVAL • Is it possible to make a safe and effective rust remover on the cheap? Peter Clayton investigates.

NEXT MONTH

BMW N55 CYLINDER-HEAD COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT • Andrew Rolland tackles the job on his 2013 BMW 535i.

Help! • Your non-diagnostic vehicle-related problems solved by Steve Rothwell

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Your Letters

Electronic Diagnostics Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi 4x4 • Rob Hawkins visits AES near York to inspect a Euro 6 compliant Dacia Duster with the Renault K9K 876 1461cc dCi engine.

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Last minute load lugger

Volvo 240 low idle

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