10 workshop workarounds the experts like to keep secret
You can gain confidence in your DIY skills, fix your car and save money all at the same time with these clever workshop workarounds...
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5 mechanical emergencies and what to do next (even if you’ve just locked yourself out!)
Have any of these ever happened to you? Don't worry, Haynes is here to help.....
How to do an oil change at home
The oil is the lifeblood of your car, and regular oil changes can prolong the life of your engine. Here's how to go about changing it yourself…...
10 tools you never knew you'd need
You’ve got the socket set and the screwdrivers, but they’re not always enough to get the job done.
7 fluids you need to keep in the garage…
Every car owner needs to carry out regular fluid checks, and anything that makes that easier (and stops you putting it off) is a good thing.
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5 things your tyres are trying to tell you
Are your tyres trying to tell you something important? There are often subtle clues when something is wrong. Here's how to know what you should be looking for.....
10 nasty car noises and what they mean
Listen up, your car may be trying to tell you something, and the chances are it’s not good news!
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A guide to vehicle maintenance tools
It goes without saying that there are thousands of different tools for working on cars – but for the majority of the jobs you can undertake at home you don't actually need that many.
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7 jobs on your car that don't take as long as you think
You'd be forgiven for thinking that most mechanical jobs on a car take a long time, but in reality there are plenty of tasks that can be completed in mere minutes, and certainly less than an hour. Here's a list of the quickest, and most unexpectedly straightforward fixes.
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5 essential items you should keep in your car
The average car is usually filled with such useful items as old parking tickets, empty food packets and, if you're lucky, a misshapen Mars bar wedged under the passenger seat. Trouble is, not even a glovebox full of Bon Jovi CDs will be of much help in the event of a breakdown or some extreme...