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Car Mechanics Magazine - January 2026

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In this issue

Ford EcoBoost 1.0 Wet-Belt Investigation
Traders are avoiding wet-belt engines but just how bad are they? Rob Marshall looks at how involved is wet-belt replacement on Ford’s EcoBoost 1.0-litre ‘Fox’.

Mazda CX-5 Case Study
A CM reader looks at what can go wrong with the Mazda 2.2 diesel.

Speedo Fix:
Frustrated by speedometer failure on an elderly Citroën C5, Rob Marshall flexes his credit card to effect a fix but not in the way that you would imagine

In My Humble Opinion
Mike’s moments he shared with Quent in Willson who sadly passed away recently

Our Cars
Andrew Everett continues work on his crash-damaged 2013 BMW F31; while Peter Clayton fits a new front wheel bearing to his 2013 Skoda Fabia.

Car Mechanics Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Maintain and repair YOUR car!

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!