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
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Volvo door handle repair
Nigel’s Volvo might be a trusty old thing, but age isn't kind to plastics and one of his door handles has snapped. So, with V70 Haynes Manual to hand, he sets about repairing it...
Central locking issues and how to fix them
A Skoda Fabia with a central locking issue has been causing some problems for Euan. He digs out his Haynes Manual to investigate the problem – is it electrical, mechanical or something else?
Fixing fuel leaks on motorbikes
Martynn Randall has suffered fuel-system issues on his Yamaha and MZ bikes. Is E10 petrol to blame for wrecking the seals? He investigates.
Daytime running lights on the blink
Nigel’s old-school Volvo's daytime running lights have been causing some grief. Luckily, technical editor Martynn Randall is on hand to diagnose the issue...
Skoda Yeti instrument cluster repair - part 1
Instrument cluster lights on the blink? You could replace the entire set or you may find someone who can repair them. Euan reveals which option he's gone for...
VSC warning and Lexus MoT advisory
Martynn's work to fix sticking rear brakes on his Lexus led to an unforeseen issue with a 'VSC' fault code. Find out what caused it and how he solved it...
Changing a fuse isn’t always straightforward
What should have been one of the easiest of jobs turned into a bit of a headache for Rob, when he discovered he needed his socket set to change a blown fuse.
What’s the best way to change engine oil?
Is a vacuum pump better at removing old engine oil than doing it via the sump plug? Euan's been finding out with his Skoda Yeti...
BMW Z4 oil and filter change
An engine oil and filter renewal is one of the most straightforward maintenance jobs you can do yourself, as Martynn explains after working on his BMW Z4.