Past Innovations
We have a bundle of nostalgia this issue as we look at those automotive designs that didn’t quite last the test of time.

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Part ONE: We’ve bought a 2010 Titanium X model from the auctions – what could possibly be wrong!

In this issue:

Lubrication explained: The variety and types of modern automotive lubricants are completely baffling but they are evolving by the day. We find out what it is all about.

BMW 335i - Part TWO: Front and rear brake examination and inspection of handbrake shoes and adjuster.

Bentley Continential Flying Spur: Part THREE: Fault-finding, suspension work and respraying the steering wheel.

Our Cars: Alan Anderson services his Audi A6 Avant Le Mans 3.0 TDI, while Andrew Rolland refreshes fluids on his BMW 5-series.

and more...

A Guide to Hand Tools
A safe car repair is impossible without the ability to use decent tools properly, leading us to investigate the basics of hand tool use, maintenance and repair.

Bentley Continential Flying Spur
Part TWO: We send our 2008 Flying Spur to a Bentley specialist to see if what we have bought has any faults/problems..

DIY DSG gearbox oil and filter renewal
Paul Winstanley shows us how he went about refreshing the oil in a seven-speed DSG gearbox on a 2011 VW Tiguan.

Low-pressure EGR filter clean
Case study on a Mercedes-Benz C200 with the Renault diesel engine.

DIY wheel alignment
How to set up a system in your home garage to get near spot-on results.

Product Test: Bluetooth FCRs
Rob Hawkins gathers six app-based fault code readers to find out if they are worth having in your workshop (or car).

Haldex Generation 4 Oil & Filter Change
Fitted to many VAG cars, the Haldex system controls the 4WD operation. Also fitted to some Fords, Land Rovers, Vauxhalls and Volvos.

Making Mods
You can modify your car, but there are rules to follow. We offer you advice in various categories, while keeping you alert to official legislation.

Pothole Problem
Steve Rothwell looks at why there are so many potholes and what you can do if you’re unfortunate to damage your vehicle while driving into a pothole..

Networking
Without vehicle networking, most modern car features would be unviable but, while DIYers need to adopt a different approach to repairs, they need not be afraid.

Registration Numbers
Looking back at the UK registration number system and how it started..

DIY Servicing
Fancy making your car safer, more reliable and extra economical? CM asks, why not service it at home?

Top 30 car accessories
Fitting accessories back in the day was the rage. We look back at the products and practices we once accepted as good.

Tales from the Workshop
Real-life workshop problems, and how they were fixed..

An IN-DEPTH GUIDE to AIRCON.

Project RANGE ROVER
Fitting an ANDROID HEAD UNIT.

VAUXHALL ASTRA J
1.6 petrol full service.

TIMING BELT & WATER PUMP
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi..

Hard Top repairs
Folding hard tops offer bargain topless thrills. Yet they can also cause severe headaches as we reveal.

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Part SIX: In the final episode, we renew the aircon condenser and paint the nearside front bumper.

Tales from the Workshop
Real-life workshop problems, and how they were fixed..

RANGE ROVER
L322 model with 4.4 V8 & LPG.

HYBRID faults & fixes.

AdBlue & SCR systems
Modern Euro 6 diesel cars represent the most cost-effective motoring for many people. We explain what the AdBlue consuming SCR system is all about.

Replacing Front Control Arms (Wishbones)
Swapping out wishbones/control arms will save you about £150 – we go through the basic removal procedures...

Grease
Essential lubrication that is often misunderstood. Here we get to grips with applying grease in various situations.

Fiat Panda 100HP
Part SIX: The driver’s seat of our Panda had a cut in the backrest and the bolsters were crushed making driving uncomfortable. We head to a car trimmers in Sheffield for a repair.

Ford Mondeo new rear
trailing arm bushes, springs
and dampers.FORD BONNET
LOCK FIX

Lighting up
Like virtually all parts of the modern motor car, lighting has become more complicated, but as we find, owners are not banished entirely from repairing, maintaining and upgrading from home..

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Part SIX: Rebuilding the replacement offside door, fitting an aircon condenser and trying to fix the rear-view camera..

Adding Additives
In today’s cost-conscious times, supplementary additives promise means of cutting motoring costs. CM studies whether you should dismiss them, or not.

Getrag Gearbox Rebuild
Part TWO: We send our gearbox to a specialist who finds the main shaft is worn and performs a repair as new components are now not readily available..

Fiat Panda 1.4 100HP
Part ONE: We’ve bought one of the cheapest roadworthy Panda 100HPs out there. Find out what is wrong with it...

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Part FOUR: Clutch pedal switch problem fixed and new rear brakes..

Tales from the Workshop
Real-life workshop problems, and how they were fixed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Part SIX: We send our SLK to the main dealer to have the rear subframe renewed - you’ll be amazed at the result.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Part TWO: We started tackling the bodywork scuffs and dents first before trying to locate an orange driver’s door.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Part FIVE: With the rust cut-out of the front wings and new metal fabricated to fit, we tidy up the repairs and fix the split front bumper before sending our SLK to the paintshop.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Part ONE: Our 11-year-old Kia has the hallmarks of being a lovely vehicle – once we fixed a few things that is. Find out what we have bought...

Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Part FOUR: A small rust spot on the front wings is a common rot problem. We show you how to fix it correctly so it won’t come back – but it’s a costly exercise...

Owning and fixing a Bentley or Rolls-Royce
Can you really afford to own and run a Bentley or Rolls – or will it drain all your spare cash? We buy one to find out.

Mercedes-Benz SLK
Part THREE: 7-speed automatic transmission service including new oil, filter, sump and plug.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Part TWO: Fitting new Brembo front discs and pads, changing the air filters and fitting a new auxiliary drive belt.

Tales from the Workshop
Real-life workshop problems, and how they were fixed.

Home Trading A beginners’ guide to buying and selling used vehicles.

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show Report from the NEC.

Volkswagen Fox Advice on buying the best.

Front End Auxiliary Drive Systems Enhance your auxiliary belt’s life with a kit of parts.

Steering systems Troubleshooting and fixing electrical and hydraulic power steering systems.

CM Visit: Holt Lloyd International We tour the R&D facilities of the car care experts.

Vauxhall Insignia Part eleven: Just when you thought it was safe to get in the Insignia... disaster strikes again and the Insignia is rear-ended.

Land Rover Freelander viscous coupling This simple swap can lengthen a Freelander’s life significantly.

Upgrading lighting - The latest advances in headlamp technology and a guide to fitting LED daytime running lights.

Part-worn tyres - A guide to buying secondhand rubber wisely and safely and more...

Diagnostics Masterclass Learn the skill of reading and interpreting vehicle electronics.

Tea break: Ignition systems How ignition evolved over time.

Project Garage Part five: Sorting out the storage areas for the new garage.

Skoda Superb Mk2 Sourcing new and used parts.

Oil and lubrication A look at modern advances in vehicle oil formulation.

Fuel saving technology New developments to help improve fuel economy.

The aquaplaning warning system

Tales from the Workshop Unusual tips and fixes.

Making repairs to Air-conditioning Systems

Mechanics’ GLOVES Disposable & reusable work gloves TESTED

Project Garage Adding electrics & LED lighting

Four-wheel steering

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Car Mechanics Magazine - February 2023

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