6 things you'd only know about the Volkswagen Polo Mk 4 (2002-2009) by taking it apart
We took a Polo down to its component parts and built it back up again to create our VW Polo Haynes manual. Here are some insider tips we learned along the way…
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How to replace the pollen filter on a Renault Clio (2009-2012 models)
Do you need to replace the pollen filter on your 2009 to 2012 Renault Clio but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!...
5 things you need to know before you replace your fuel tank
The fuel tank is a fairly important bit of kit. Without it, you wouldn’t be going anywhere. In recent years, a lot of manufacturers have made the switch to plastic fuel tanks. Not only are they safe in a crash, they also don’t corrode and they weigh less. Older cars, however, relied on good old...
How to change the alternator on an Audi A3 (2008 to 2012)
Do you need to replace the alternator on your Audi A3 (2008 to 2012 models) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!...
5 ways your car's radiator can fail
While the rest of the engine is moving, the radiator is not. It just sits there and lets the coolant flow through it. It ‘does’ nothing, in that there are no moving parts, no mechanisms, nothing. So, you’d think it’d last forever, right? Well, not exactly.
How to remove and replace the battery in a Vauxhall / Opel Combo Van 2001-2012 diesel models
Do you need to remove and replace the battery on your 2001 to 2012 Vauxhall or Opel Combo van but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
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How to replace the drive belt on a Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner 2008-2016 diesel models
Do you need to replace the drive belt on your 2008 to 2016 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
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How to jack up a car and change a flat tyre
What is the best way to jack up your car to change a tyre? Haynes shows you how, step by step.
Project Car Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Not everyone works on cars because of money, or out of necessity, some people enjoy tinkering and working with their hands. It is very gratifying to turn the key and step on the gas, and know that you are being propelled down the road thanks to your own abilities as a mechanic. But for every...
Timing belts – what happens when they break?
Your car’s timing belt is a seemingly innocuous part thanks to its low value and apparently simple job within the engine. After all, all it has to do is go around and around. So why then, does it cost a small fortune when one breaks?