Bird dropping removal done right
Bird droppings can damage car paint permanently if not removed swiftly enough. Euan’s armed himself with jetwash, washing mitt and much more in the face of an onslaught from a flock of starlings.
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Mazda MX-5 Mk1 numberplate light repair
This month, Haynes contributor Euan Doig has been helping a friend to replace rusty numberplate light mounting brackets on a 1997 Mazda MX-5
Parking sensors repaired!
Haynes contributor Euan Doig's Skoda Yeti was the victim of a car park ding. There was only one thing for it – remove the bumper and refit the rear parking sensors...
Chain oiler for Aprilia
Haynes contributor Euan Doig has been taking pity on his Aprilia Shiver, and has treated it to an automatic chain lubricator, courtesy of Scottoiler.
How to fix slow electric windows
Electric windows not as fast as they used to be? Rob’s been trying to speed things up on an ageing SUV to avoid having to replace the expensive motors and regulators.
How to open a stuck bonnet
A stuck bonnet catch gives Haynes writer Euan Doig a lesson in letting maintenance standards slip.
How to clean foggy headlights
Cloudy headlights not only make life more difficult at night, but they can cause your vehicle to fail its MoT test. Rob's been trying out a quick fix with remarkable results...
Skoda Yeti instrument cluster repair - part 2
The instrument cluster in Euan Doig's Yeti went on the blink. Disassembly was easy but a DIY repair was impossible. Luckily, he found a company that could fix them for a reasonable price...
TPMS warnings and how to reset them
Rob’s had a few close encounters with tyre pressure monitoring systems lately. Can you rely on TPMS to warn you of a puncture and how do you reset the system to get rid of the dash warning light?
Petrol or diesel – which is best?
Haynes contributor Euan Doig has been piling the miles on to his Skoda Yeti, and is concerned that all may not be well under the bonnet