Triumph Spitfire’s wiring problems
With multimeter in one hand and Haynes Manual wiring diagram in the other, Nigel dives beneath the Spitfire's bonnet to cure the ignition system's ills...
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Mirror glass fix for Skoda Yeti
Wobbly door mirror glass? You're not alone. One of Euan's has become unstuck on his Skoda Yeti. Luckily, there's an easy fix that negates the need for wing mirror replacement...
Bike projects: BMW Rockster and IZH Planeta
Martynn has paused work on his BMW Rockster until spring, but has taken on another project that shares its origins with the Kalashnikov rifle – which is why finding parts could be a challenge.
Getting to the bottom of the Spitfire’s ignition quirks
Classic car electrics might be simpler than those on modern cars but they can still try your patience when they go wrong, as Nigel's discovering with his Triumph Spitfire...
Project Rockster is under way!
Martynn's bought a BMW R1150 Rockster with innovative Telelever suspension. Here he reveals what he'll be doing to the bike over the coming months...
Our Honda CR-Z is written off!
An incident outside Euan's house has curtailed his enjoyment of the Honda CR-Z. The question is, what has he replaced it with?...
Honda CR Z hybrid eases the pain of high fuel prices
The latest addition to the Haynes’ World fleet is the funkily styled Honda CR Z, which uses an electric motor and a petrol engine for 50mpg+ economy.
Why the Covid microchip shortage didn’t just affect new cars
The global chip shortage is also affecting spare parts for cars up to 25 years old, as Rob discovered when his BMW's iDrive started to play up...
Triumph Spitfire joins the Haynes fleet
Nigel introduces his latest acquisition: a Mk4 Triumph Spitfire that's starred on TV. It's not going to win any trophies for its condition, but it's not a shed, either...
Vauxhall Monaro key problems
How can a simple car key cause so much grief? Euan reveals a minor flaw with his otherwise excellent Vauxhall Monaro – and explains how his solar charger works.