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 • During a recent return trip to his hometown, Peter is singularly unimpressed by how the roads are being maintained…

INSTANT EXPERT HYDROGEN FUTURE IMPERFECT • Asking whether hydrogen really is the saviour of automotive internal combustion, Rob Marshall delves into the current situation, including the maintenance requirements of hydrogen vehicles.

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

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Fight to the end • Part THREE: Martyn Knowles demonstrates how we renewed both front and rear shock absorbers on our NC model.

Focus Mk3 • Part FIVE: James Burr changes a failing right-hand engine mount and the lower torque mount.

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Exhaust issues • Rob Hawkins gets to grips with replacing exhaust systems and rear silencers and discovers what’s involved in making custom components.

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

Merc B-Class • Having flown under the radar, the underrated second-generation B-Class is practical, packed with features and now affordable.

TOPLESS 206 • Rob Hawkins follows the servicing of a 19-year-old sportylooking Peugeot 206 CC.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Electronic Diagnostics VW Beetle 2.0 • Tracing and fixing faults in electronic engine management systems

Our Cars Andrew Rolland

Our Cars Steve Rothwell

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Slack sellers & dozy dealers • Mike Humble wants to buy a car – seemingly nobody wants to sell him one.