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 • Peter was caught speeding, so had to do the course…

Alternators • With the proliferation of modern car electronics, the poor alternator has its work cut out, leading Rob Marshall to look at how remanufacturing them is a vital means of benefiting your wallet and the environment, without sacrificing quality.

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

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

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Engine service • Part TWO: Martyn Knowles conducts an engine service and renews the rear brakes.

Focus Mk3 • Part FOUR: James Burr works on control arms, bushes and balljoints.

Timing Belt Clinic 2016 PEUGEOT 2008 1.2 PURETECH • Bought at auction with a timing belt issue, Rob Hawkins watches Mark Shipman of AES delve into the engine of a Peugeot 2008 to extract its wet belt

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

DIESEL SUPPLEMENT

DIESEL POWER Keeping it alive • Once popular, the sales of new diesel cars have experienced a significant decline in recent years, but what about used models? Chris Randall takes a look at some, plus lots more about diesel engines and their maintenance.

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Hyundai Santa Fe STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT • Peter Rosenthal straightens the steering wheel of a Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Suzuki Jimny • The retro-chic fourth generation Jimny is brilliant off-road, cheap to run and you won’t lose money if you buy one.

Sixth-Gen Fiesta • Rob Hawkins visits AJ Fleetcare of Leeds to follow them servicing a 12-year-old five-door Mk6 diesel engine Fiesta.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Electronic Diagnostics Peugeot 207 CC Tracing and fixing faults in electronic engine management systems • Found in many a Peugeot, Citroën and BMW MINI, Rob Hawkins discovers some of the common diagnostic-related issues that can arise with the larger of the Prince engines from the PSA Group when he visits AES near York to look at a 207 CC.

DRIVING IN FRANCE • Steve Rothwell was about to embark on a road trip to France in his 2013 Honda CR-V petrol. It has been some years since he last drove in France, so he updates himself on the laws and changes...