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

SMART REPAIRS • Bodyshop repairs can be both extensive and expensive, leading Rob Marshall to team up with a leading smart repair specialist to learn how small-scale work is performed outdoors.

Tales from the workshop

Taking the rough with the smooth • PART ONE: Sam Skelton takes delivery of a 2002 Range Rover Vogue, bought from a reader in response to his pleas in print.

Fractured top mount • PART FIVE: Rob Hawkins had to call the RAC to transport the Mondeo home, but managed to tick off some of the numerous jobs that have accumulated.

Hybrid vehicles • PART ONE: Though hybrid technology is generally durable. It’s now been around for long enough for significant issues to develop, though things like a failing traction battery don’t always write a car off. Peter Simpson begins a two-part series by explaining what it is, and how it works.

BMW i3 • BMW’s game-changing electric car is valuepacked and cheap to run. But should you buy one? 

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

DIY Garage Makeover

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4x4 TDI SUV • Rob Hawkins services the all-wheel-drive diesel-powered Tiguan from Volkswagen. 

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Diagnostics Doctor

Electronic Diagnostics • Mark Shipman of Auto Electrical Services near York shows Rob Hawkins the common ECU-related problems associated with the Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel and where the main engine sensors and components are located.

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SUBSCRIBE TODAY FROM JUST £21.99 * • Become a Car Mechanics subscriber today and unlock the tools you need to start saving yourself expensive trips to the garage 

Something old Something new • Mike Humble shares a pair of motoring whoopsies with three decades separating them.