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 • This month Peter catches up on what has, and has not, happened regarding some previous column-topics from the past four years.

ALLOY WHEELS • As alloy wheels have become more elaborate, renovation has become increasingly complex, leading Rob Marshall to reveal how the professional refurbishers manage.

WHAT ARE ALLOY RIMS?

A CUT ABOVE THE REST

OTHER TYPES OF ALLOY WHEELS

CM Insider • Martyn Knowles brings you news and product reviews from the automotive industry

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

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Remove rust & rustproof • Part SEVEN: Martyn Knowles visits the MX-5 specialists for a complete underbody rustproofing service.

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BMW 316i COMPACT RESTORATION • Part 3: Andrew Everett completes the budget 316i resto, and it passes its MOT test.

Kia Sorento TIMING CHAIN • A bit of rattle when starting a 2.2 CRDI Kia/Hyundai diesel might sound like hydraulic tappets filling, but the cause is almost certainly a worn timing chain that needs renewing before it fails. Peter Simpson reports.

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Ford Focus Mk4 • Two decades on from the first Focus, the Mk4 built on the original’s reputation for value, excellent handling and cheap running costs. And now, prices start at under £5000.

Chips on the roof • Peter Simpson provides us with an insight into the automotive sales trading world – and beyond.

TDI scheduled maintanance • With over 200k on the clock, we help to service an eleven-year-old Mk7 Golf turbodiesel. Rob Hawkins reports.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

CLASSICS WORLD

Electronic Diagnostics • Rob Hawkins visits Retro Sports Cars to discover some of the issues that can arise with a Chinese-manufactured MG saloon.

TOPDON V2200Air JUMP-STARTER & AIR COMPRESSOR • Car Mechanics reviews equipment available to help us motorists.

Our Cars • E60 road trip prep

Our Cars • VX220 dream

Good Garage Guide

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BACK ISSUES

In my Humble Opinion • Mike Humble reminds us once again about the dreaded used car troublemakers.

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