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’s been on holiday in Italy, where driving is a little different from here in the UK.

INSTANT EXPERT AUTOELECTRICS • With the modern motor car becoming so sophisticated electrically, Rob Marshall looks at how we have got here and to whom you should turn, should things go wrong.

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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3-piece clutch kit fit • Part FIVE: We renew the clutch pressure plate, clutch friction disc and release bearing on our six-speed gearbox. Martyn Knowles reports.

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BMW 316i COMPACT RESTORATION

THE BIG EV DEBATE • Steve Rothwell looks into the rise of the Electric Vehicle (EV), and the arguments that often come up on social media sites against their ownership. Taking an impartial look to see if they are valid?

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BACK ISSUES

MINI Coupe & Roadster • The short-lived two-seater R58 Coupe and open-topped MINI R59 could be the perfect summertime thrill-seekers.

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

HIT the BRAKES • How to service your vehicle’s braking system

TOWING the LINE • While their appearances haven’t changed much over the years, there’s more to selecting and fitting a towbar than meets the eye says Alan Anderson.

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

Diagnostics Doctor • Steve Rothwell answering your ENGINE MANAGEMENT queries

Electronic Diagnostics • Tracing and fixing faults in electronic engine management systems

Your Letters

Wishbone wobbles

Fuel pump panic

Cut-price imports – do they spell real danger? • Mike Humble wonders about all these new car brands and has his concerns.