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Email martyn.knowles@kelsey.co.uk Follow us on Facebook @ Car Mechanics Something you may not be aware of is that Highways England are about to trial 60mph speed limits on various sections of motorway across England. Not only that, the speed limits w

We decided on a Saab 9-3 for our next project car - Saab’s are great cars I believe, with a loyal following - they are slightly quirky - which is a good thing. With the last cars sold in 2011/12, parts supply still seems to be solid as far as I can t

Launching next month is a new title in association with Car Mechanics. Former CM Editor, Peter Simpson will be the Editor of our new exciting magazine called Bargain Cars. As the name suggests, the publication will be full of great cars to buy now -

www.kelsey.co.uk Car Mechanics, Kelsey Media, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent Me18 6AL. Email: cm.ed@kelsey.co.uk Car Mechanics is published 12 times a year, on the 3rd Friday of each month, by Kelsey Publishing Ltd. Editor Mart

A car manufacturer tunes engines to optimise cost, power, reliability, maintenance schedules and longevity, while meeting Whole Vehicle Type Approval targets. As emissions are set by legislators, perhaps it became inevitable that motor manufacturers

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Is a non- poisonous greenhouse gas. Unlike many other tailpipe fumes, it is related directly to fuel consumption. Interestingly, burning more fuel (and increasing CO2 emissions) can reduce other poisonous gases. It is not assesse

For vehicles first used before 1 July 2008, the smoke opacity limit is: ► 2.5m-1 for a non-turbocharged engine ► 3.0m-1 for a turbocharged engine ► the level specified on the manufacturer’s plate (pictured right), if a lower value is provided. For EU

As a new car, the Espace was expensive – compared to rivals such as the Ford Galaxy and Peugeot 806. It was a premium-priced package – a combination of the economies of scale employed by PSA/Fiat and Ford and Volkswagen by collaborating on MPV projec

Whether it’s down to people looking to buy a car to avoid using public transport or a bit of extra spending money in people’s pockets due to fewer activities at the moment, September has seen six months of consecutive growth for used car prices. Base

With the latest updates in its ranges of tools and equipment, Sealey has launched its new lines promotion, with discounts available of up to 51% off list price until 31st January 2021. The promotion also features the latest competition, giving you th

When I worked as a mechanic for the police it was a standing joke that if when we came in to work we discovered that one of the force cars had been recovered after being in an accident, we would look at each other and say “black dog”. This was the re

WJ08 OUE is a 2-owner 9-3 Aero Sportwagon facelift 6-speed manual with beige optional heated leather, lumbar support and power fold mirrors. It was registered April 30th 2008 - the first being Astley Saab in Yeovil who sold the car to its one private

► Features stepless dimmer switch for both the main COB and the LED torch. ► Featuring a super bright 5W COB LED light source, which gives an even and constant spread of light, producing up to 400 lumens. ► Built-in emergency power bank to charge mob

The compact crossover shared its engines – indeed, most of its underpinnings – with the 208 supermini meaning a range of mostly three-cylinder petrol engines. Those were of 1.2-litre capacity with power outputs from 82bhp to 130bhp in turbocharged fo

It’s slightly disappointing to report that the 2008 has been recalled on more than a dozen occasions over its seven-year lifespan. There’s simply too many to list them all here, but they’ve involved all manner of areas from suspension and fuel system

It can seem like the stream of new crossovers and SUVs being launched is never ending, but it’s a trend that will be with us for a while yet. Given its success over the last seven years it’s clear that Peugeot’s relatively compact iteration resonated

(as recommended by Haynes) ► Change oil and filter ► Change pollen filter via driver’s footwell (if fitted) ► Check coolant level and test concentration ► Check brake fluid level and test water moisture content ► Check tyre condition, pressure and tr

Q There are very positive reviews I read for the STP Oil Treatment additive which sells in India on Amazon.in. 1. What is your opinion/feedback of this product? My car is 5.5-years-old and completed a service in May. Would you recommend that I buy it

If you have a problem vehicle, Car Mechanics has the answer in the shape of our technical editor STEVE ROTHWELL. Contact Steve, as detailed below, for FREE advice on all car-related problems. Please help Steve to help you by giving as much informatio

► Most CM readers will know that Haynes publish the bibles for automotive mechanics with their authoritative line of owners workshop manuals. The Haynes website at Haynes.com should always be your first port of call when searching for a manual. And i

Q I after purchasing a code reader/reset tool for our cars anc don’t know which would be best or even if it’s possible to get just one code reader. I’m budgeting on around £150. The cars I need to cover are: BMW 3 series F30 2014 SEAT Mii 2014 Porsch

Former Editor Bargain banger I’ve bought another car - a cheap banger for which I paid the current online scrap value plus £30 for a two-thirds tankful of diesel. As those of you who were around when, prior to Martyn, I occupied the CM Editor’s seat

This listing is published every THREE months and will next appear in our February 2021 issue. We welcome further nominations (from satisfied customers only please, no self-nominations) of businesses to be included, so that we can make this listing as