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!

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Car Mechanics

The Peter Simpson COLUMN • Do you still carry tools and spares in your car? Peter does, but exactly what he keeps in the boot has changed somewhat.

ADDITIVES SAINTS or SNAKE OILS? • While some people frown on supplementary additives, Rob Marshall finds they can be saviours and useful money savers – but only if you choose carefully.

CAR LIFT • Transform the way you work on vehicles with the Clarke CCL2250 Car Lift. Designed to reduce the need of jacks and axle stands, this low-profile lift gives you fast, stable access to your vehicle’s underside – making routine maintenance, repairs and upgrades safer, quicker and far more comfortable.

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

Cleaning injectors • PART THREE: With the swirl flaps replaced, Rob Marshall reassembles the D5 engine and encounters a problem.

Save the ST 170 • Part FIVE: Unleashing the true handling potential of our Ford Focus ST170 with a Bilstein B12 kit suspension upgrade. Jamie King reports.

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Scams • Cloned reg-plates, fake car buyers and dodgy car tax emails are some of the many car-related scams that are out there. Rob Hawkins examines some of the worst and what you can and can’t do to protect yourself.

BMW 6-Series • The sleek and stylish 6-Series is buttons to buy these days, but you need to tread carefully, especially with the V8.

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

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Rustproofing a modern vehicle • Why underbody protection still matters – even on newer vehicles. Jamie King reports.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Electronic Diagnostics • Rob Hawkins visits AJ Fleetcare to follow them unpicking an assortment of fault codes on a 2019 Peugeot Partner.

AUTOGLYM ADVANCED PAINT RESTORER & PAINT REVIVER • Car Mechanics reviews equipment available to help us motorists.

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