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Been in the motor trade since school, owned a garage, now write for magazines, write books, Love my family motors & the motor trade. Proud member of the GOMW

South Coast. UK
Joined February 2011
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Car Mechanics magazine out now With a Hyundai i40 1.7 service Lexus IS F buying guide Diagnostics on a Toyota verso 1.8 13 Pages covering timing belt changing Touchscreen replacement on a VW T6 Plus all the regulars and a competition to win a Clarke 199 piece DIY toolkit
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Just in time for you Christmas reading this month's Car Mechanics out now Plenty to keep you occupied over the festive season Tyre inflator tested Servicing Jaguar F-Pace 3.0 TDV6 VW Golf Mk 7 buyers guide Alfa Giulia diagnostics + All the regulars and a Clarke competition
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My New Peugeot arrived just in time for Christmas 🎄
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The December issue of Car Mechanics out now read about the editors Astra journey and a past editors wedding day Plus Staying safe when doing DIY & the DMF renewal on a VW TDi There is also diagnostics on a Volvo XC90 D5 and the chance to win a Clarke gas heater + the regulars
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This month's Car Mechanics out now we look inside the automatic transmission More on our project VW Transporter A timing belt change on a VW up and a look at gadgets for garages Plus a list of the good garages you the readers have recommended. And @Mike_Humble has the last word
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This month's Car Mechanics in the shops now A look at turbo's and Superchargers More on the project VW Caravelle and BMW335i Buying and owning a Hyundai iX20 Electronic diagnosis on a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV And a chance to win a Clarke trolly jack and footpump. Plus lots more
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August Cm in the shops now A clutch change on a Ford Focus Nissan Qashqai buyers guide A Renault Captur in the diagnostics bay + More on the VW & BMW project cars We also look back to motoring in 1974 and give plenty of Advice on painting your motor at home + All the regulars
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June Car Mechanics in the shops now Changing a Porsche Boxster alternator A Nissan Jume 1.6 in the service bay More on the Bentley Continental How to pass the MOT Part 3 of the BMW335i project Peter Simpson talks about diesel cars & @Mike_Humble shares his opinion And more
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May CM out now The editor looks at the road tax changes The BMW project cars brakes are examined & further details on the Bentley Flying Spur There is a Jag XJ in the service bay & we look at the electronic diagnostics on a VW Fox + all the regulars & win a Clarke engine crane
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April CM in the shops now includes: The new project BMW 335i A Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi in the service bay Project test on head torches An explanation of regenerative braking Driving the new Honda Civic Type-R A guide to and tools Buying and Owning an S-Class Plus all the regulars
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Its good to check the modern text book to keep ahead of the field 😊 #HappyFriday
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Feb 24 Car Mechanics out now A full guide to checking all the important sensors We carry out a service on a MG ZS and look at the engine diagnostics on a Fiat 500 1.2 The editor looks at Belts In Oil and tells us about future projects and of course all the regular features
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January 2024 Edition of Car Mechanics out now DPF Cleaning, Haldex Gen4 oil & Filter change, Bluetooth code readers & some Xmas fun + the Editor buys a Kia Sedona 2.9 BMW 335D X-Drive is in the service bay and a Golf TDi is looked at in electronic diagnostics + all the regulars
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Steve Rothwell retweeted
Thanks to Car Mechanics magazine for celebrating our 10th anniversary in their October issue. Since 2013, we've been working hard to verify lubricant specifications and ensure lubricants can deliver what they claim. #lubricants #engineoil
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Thursday throwback Three Sierras seen in the wild #fordsierra #Thursdaythrowback
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Could 2 followers please copy and re-post this tweet? We’re trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening. Call 116 123 (Samaritans United Kingdom and Ireland) Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet.
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Steve Rothwell retweeted
Please share this. This is a wonderful thing that Sarah Millican does on Christmas Day.
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well @IcelandFoods @icelandrichard it's good to hear that in future the process of replacing a fraudulently used bonus card will only take 10 days, but that does not help me still having to wait 28 days, perhaps you should consider using a PIN for protecting customers money.
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This months Car Mechanics out now, we have a Ford Mondeo in the clutch clinic and our instant expert feature is all about making modifications. We also look at a Citron C3 in the service bay and cover the electronic diagnosis on a Jaguar F-Pace 3.0D. And I look into potholes
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A small job in a dark corner of the loft was made a lot easier with these gadget finger lights, amazing the difference this made 👌
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