Issue October 2015 - Car Mechanics (2024)

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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 monthsSo if you're into saving money and being a home technician, Car Mechanics will help you out - guaranteed!

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IN THIS ISSUEMoT mishapEditorial MoT mishap In August, a new cloud-based computer system came into force for MoT garages, to allow testers to use either their existing computers, a laptop or tablet device to input MoT test results. The new web-based modernisation scheme had to be in place across the whole of the UK by September 1, as the contract for the old dial-up system was about to expire. The new software was initially rolled out to the south east of England on Saturday, August 15. However, a tweak and a reboot on Sunday 16 by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Kainos – the contracted software company – resulted in a few glitches come Monday morning. By lunchtime, the whole system was creaking and nearly every MoT garage either couldn’t…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEMoT mishapIn August, a new cloud-based computer system came into force for MoT garages, to allow testers to use either their existing computers, a laptop or tablet device to input MoT test results. The new web-based modernisation scheme had to be in place across the whole of the UK by September 1, as the contract for the old dial-up system was about to expire.The new software was initially rolled out to the south east of England on Saturday, August 15. However, a tweak and a reboot on Sunday 16 by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Kainos – the contracted software company – resulted in a few glitches come Monday morning. By lunchtime, the whole system was creaking and nearly every MoT garage either couldn’t log in a vehicle…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEOctober run to Germany with sub-£300 vehiclesOctober run to Germany with sub-£300 vehicles As mentioned in previous issues, CM is organising a pre-2001 vehicle road-run to Stuttgart from October 11-15. We will be departing from Calais on October 11 and heading towards the Nürburgring on Day One. The following morning we set off for Stuttgart, visiting the Liqui Moly oil refinery at Saarlouis for a tour of its business en route. Once we reach our destination, we’ll also visit the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums. If you wish to take part in the rally, the route and itinerary is available now – email me at martyn.knowles@bauermedia.co.uk and I’ll send you a PDF. The car the Car Mechanics team will be driving was acquired in mid-August from Copart auctions (www.copart.co.uk). Copart not only sells insurance write-offs, but has…2 min

IN THIS ISSUEOctober run to Germany with sub-£300 vehiclesAs mentioned in previous issues, CM is organising a pre-2001 vehicle road-run to Stuttgart from October 11-15.We will be departing from Calais on October 11 and heading towards the Nürburgring on Day One. The following morning we set off for Stuttgart, visiting the Liqui Moly oil refinery at Saarlouis for a tour of its business en route. Once we reach our destination, we’ll also visit the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums. If you wish to take part in the rally, the route and itinerary is available now – email me at martyn.knowles@bauermedia.co.uk and I’ll send you a PDF.The car the Car Mechanics team will be driving was acquired in mid-August from Copart auctions (www.copart.co.uk). Copart not only sells insurance write-offs, but has a selection of undamaged vehicles that are entered as…2 min

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