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    Have A Problem Vehicle? GET IN TOUCH…
    If you have a problem vehicle, Car Mechanics has the answer in the shape of our technical editor STEVE ROTHWELL. Contact Steve, as detailed below, for FREE advice on all car-related problems. Please help Steve to help you by giving as much informatio
    Car Mechanics6 min read
    Electronic Diagnostics Tracing And Fixing Faults In Electronic Engine Management Systems
    The injectors should be yellow or red,” explained Mark Shipman at AES as he looked at the green-coloured set that had recently been fitted and the collection of purple-coloured injectors that were fitted when editor Martyn acquired the 2004 Toyota Co
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    Bookazine Series!
    The publishers of Car Mechanics magazine have produced these quarterly ‘yellow’ bookazine series titles, providing top-level advice to anyone interested in vehicle maintenance. Professional top tips on engine work, transmission rebuilds, working on b
    Car Mechanics3 min read
    EcoBoost Project
    Our next CM project car is the Ford Focus Mk3 1.0 EcoBoost. Yes, that engine with the Belt-in-Oil design. This project was completed during 2024 mainly for our online YouTube channel – see here: https://www.youtube.com/@CarMechanicsTV/videos Now we a
    Car Mechanics2 min read
    Focus Mk3
    Of all the service consumables, oil is perhaps the most important for keeping your engine in tip-top condition. Every vehicle requires regular oil changes at recommended intervals that vary from around 18,000 miles on extended schedules to 5000 miles
    Car Mechanics5 min read
    Bangers And (saving) Cash
    How old is your car and is it a banger? Well according to the Independent Garage Association – part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), a leading automotive trade body in the UK – the average car age stands at 9.4 years of which there’s ar
    Car Mechanics2 min read
    Volkswagen TOUCHSCREEN REPAIR
    The sixth-generation of Volkswagen Transporter (2016-2022) all seem to suffer from an annoying issue with their touchscreen multimedia system. It is common for the screen to partially fail with only certain segments of the screen being active. While
    Car Mechanics8 min read
    Korean Consistency
    Hyundai’s family-sized saloon and estate first appeared in 2011 and soon became a recognised competitor for the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Insignia. It lasted until 2019 in a market where MPVs and SUVs were becoming more popular than
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    In Association With topdon
    For automotive enthusiasts and technicians, having the right tools can make all the difference in car maintenance. TOPDON’s ArtiDiag800 BT 2 and ArtiDiag600 S offer high-performance diagnostic solutions to help you diagnose, maintain, and repair vehi
    Car Mechanics39 min read
    Help!
    Q I had my Astra in a professional detail bodyshop because it had oxidation and some overspray (don’t know where it came from) making it very difficult to shine. Therefore, I booked it into a detail shop to have the paintwork restored, plus rubbing o
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    Spark Plugs
    Spark plugs are crucial to the efficiency and smooth running of your engine. Ford state that the spark plugs in their EcoBoost models should be changed every three years, or around 38,000 miles, but the truth is that (unless your car comes with a ful
    Car Mechanics9 min read
    Tales From The Workshop
    Although the oil level had not appeared to drop significantly, seeing a small drip of oil under her 2009 Peugeot 207 Sport 1.4 petrol after parking in two different places, prompted this customer to ask me to investigate the potential problem. We all
    Car Mechanics3 min read
    BMW E46 6-cylinder water Pump Swap
    The 2002 E46 320i I recently bought from Copart was entered in the sale lots because the water pump was very noisy, dripping coolant and with a lot of play in the bearings. Still, 22 years isn’t a bad life. By and large, BMW water pumps look similar
    Car Mechanics1 min readFinance & Money Management
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    Diagnostics Doctor
    Q I’ve been in the fortunate position to borrow a professional diagnostic scanner from a friend in the trade whenever I’ve needed and therefore haven’t ever purchased one for my own use. My friend has now retired, and I no longer have that luxury, so
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    Renault F-type Single Camshaft Engine
    Disconnect the battery’s negative cable, before starting work. Belt replacements are quoted in time and mileage, whichever comes first.■
    Car Mechanics1 min readFinance & Money Management
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    Timing Belts
    An external toothed belt must maintain engine timing to prevent valves and pistons from colliding with destructive consequences. While less obvious to the car owner, but of considerable advantage to engine designers, is the flexibility and quietness
    Car Mechanics7 min read
    CLASS of ’75
    Fifty years ago, we were all on an economy drive thanks to Four Star fuel hitting 75p per gallon. You may laugh… but in today’s money that’s around £5.70 and it’s as well to remember that 30mpg was good going back then and only two years previously,
    Car Mechanics8 min read
    Good Garage Guide
    This listing is published every THREE months and will next appear in appear our February in our May 2025 2025 issue. issue. We We welcome further nominations (from satisfied customers only please, no self-nominations) of businesses to be included, so
    Car Mechanics1 min read
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    Next Month Security
    MARCH issue out 2025 NOVEMBER issue out FEBRUARY 21st ● PROJECT FORD FOCUS DISCS & PADS ● VAUXHALL 1.6 D5 POSITIVE CRANK VALVE ● CITROËN XANTIA WINDOW REGULATOR ● MINI COOPER F56 1.5 SERVICE ● BUYING a smart forfour (2014-on) Ford Fiesta 1.25 DIAGNOS
    Car Mechanics9 min read
    Your Letters
    Mike Humble’s comments about main dealers (CM Dec24) reminds me of when I took the Fiesta I had at the time into a dealer for its 2nd service. The service receptionist prepared me a quote for its next service including an air-conditioning service – w
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    OIL & FILTER
    The three-cylinder 1.0 EcoBoost requires 5W-20 engine oil that meets Ford WSS-M2C948-A/B specification, but why? Well, it’s not to make you spend more on oil, and it’s not just about the extremely tight internal tolerances needing a relatively thin o
    Car Mechanics6 min read
    Dealer’s Diary
    The big industry news this month is the possible merger of Nissan and Honda – with Mitsubishi, which Nissan have a majority shareholding in – also involved. This is by no means a done deal – negotiations are expected to be ongoing until the summer at
    Car Mechanics5 min read
    Lexus IS F
    It’s likely price would have been the main thing that made buyers hesitate and stall when the Lexus IS F arrived here in 2008. At a jaw-dropping £50,650, even those determined not to buy a BMW M3, Audi RS4 or sporty Merc would have thought twice befo
    Car Mechanics4 min read
    Farewell And Thanks Old Friend
    In everybody’s life, we all have our heroes or people we look up to. For some, it may be a pop star or some a great actor, etc., but nonetheless, they tend to be someone we respect and admire. The motor industry is a funny old world. No more so than
    Car Mechanics8 min read
    Our Cars
    Buyer’s Remorse is a phrase that’s well known to me, and I’ve had another dose of it recently. I must have had one G&T too many that evening when I spotted this BMW E46 320i Touring on Copart’s website – I normally wouldn’t bother with such a vehicle
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    Car Mechanics
    Editor Martyn Knowles email martyn.knowles@kelsey.co.uk Technical Editor Steve Rothwell email carmechanicshelp@yahoo.co.uk Alan Anderson Ian Cushway Mike Humble Peter Rosenthal Jake Belder Andrew Everett Rob Marshall Peter Simpson Peter Clayton Rob H
    Car Mechanics1 min read
    Current Product Volkswagen Group Tsi Engines
    Use a jack to lift the car and axle stands to support it. Removing spark plugs makes manual engine turning easier.■

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