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 • Parking charges vary considerably from place-to-place and provider-to-provider. Peter ponders a few reasons.

THE WHEEL DEAL: MORE MILES FOR YOUR MONEY TYRES • They might not be the most thrilling purchase you make but tyres are one of the most important. Rob Marshall, therefore, looks into how you can obtain the best value.

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

Bronzed body • PART ONE: The 2011-2015 Evoques are the ones to have says Martyn Knowles, as he buys this 2.2 turbodiesel model from the car auctions.

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PAS pump, alternator, aircon condenser & radiator • PART FOUR: With the engine now running, Rob Marshall focuses on resolving steering faults and spending a little extra on ensuring reliability from the cooling and electrical systems.

Hyundai Santa Fe FRONT SPRINGS & DAMPERS • Peter Rosenthal fits new dampers and springs to a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Honda Civic Type R FK2 • This trusty hardcore performance hatch will provide the perfect summer pick-me-up.

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

Work mats, car creepers, seats & stools • Are you concerned about your posture when working on a vehicle? Rob Hawkins may have the answer after testing 16 pieces of equipment.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

SUMMER FUN • John Ward looks through the June 1965 issue of Car Mechanics to bring you these delightful adverts shown here…

Volvo C70 Mk2 DRIVESHAFT • Driveshaft renewal of cars with a Ford Focus platform is, generally speaking, straightforward enough. It’s also well within the scope of the average DIY mechanic with a normal kit of tools, as Peter Simpson explains.

Electronic Diagnostics • Rob Hawkins visits AJ Fleetcare where they had the engine and gearbox removed from a 12-year-old Porsche 911 to fix several problems relating to oil leaks, a blowing exhaust and a dashboard full of warning lights.

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Our Cars

In my Humble Opinion • Mike Humble’s love of automotive bumph seems to shifting up a gear.