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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The Peter Simpson COLUMN • Having bought his new Riley home, Peter has started sorting a few issues…

INSTANT EXPERT Timing belt in oil (BIO) • As if timing belts were not fiddly enough to change, manufacturers have introduced types that run inside the engine. Rob Marshall looks at the practical implications and learns how to replace the wet belt on the popular PureTech 1.2-litre unit.

BIO MAINTENANCE

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES & MANUFACTURER RECALLS

THE PURETECH 3-CYLINDER ENGINE EXPLAINED

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

News in Brief

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

DSG oil/filter & rear shocks • Part THREE: The seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) fitted to our Caravelle requires its oil and filter to be changed every 40,000 miles. We get to work…

Front suspension • PART SIX: Rob Hawkins visits AES to replace several components on the front suspension with new parts from febi bilstein.

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Droplinks & rear anti-roll bar bushes • Peter Rosenthal replaces the anti-roll bar links and rear bushes on a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.

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

Audi A4 B8 • The classy fourth generation A4 is a gem to own and surprisingly affordable to buy as well.

Brake disc & pad swap • Replacing discs and pads on a Porsche Cayman or Boxster is a simple procedure, takes a couple of hours and can save you hundreds of pounds. Peter Rosenthal explains.

Soft-hybrid • Rob Hawkins follows the servicing of a four-year-old Suzuki Ignis 1.2 four-cylinder.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Electronic Diagnostics Ford Transit Custom 2.2D • Tracing and fixing faults in electronic engine management systems

POT LUCK • Britain’s deplorable road surfaces look set to deteriorate further and pothole damage wrecks not only tyres and wheels says Alan Anderson.

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What a trucking good day out • Mike Humble enjoys a visit to Lapland – and it wasn’t to visit Santa!