The latest issue of this venerable publication has just dropped through my letterbox and it's an absolute cracker in terms of content. :slayer:

I'm mentioning this because I think quite a few of us like this mag but perhaps don't have it on subscription like me so you may miss this issue?

It's main feature is all about engine oils and associated problems (carbon fouling, additives, etc, etc) and takes up 10 pages. Looks very informative and I can't wait to read it. https://cdn.fiatforum.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif They also have a feature on generic fault code readers with 13 models on test. https://www.fiatforum.com/images/smilies/eek.gif There's a fascinating feature on replacing the rear suspension taper roller bearings on a Citroen C5 - anyone who's done the ones on an Austin/Morris 1100/1300 https://cdn.fiatforum.com/images/smilies/banghead.gif will get a definite sense of "Deja vu" over this one. If you're into old Rovers? there's a 3.5 page feature on the latest laptop/android based packages for MEMS - I never really got into MEMS https://cdn.fiatforum.com/images/smilies/confused.gif There's loads of other interesting stuff, for me the Suzuki Jimny survival guide - always fancied one (madness, I know) and the Skoda Roomster used car focus (nearly bought one a few years ago) are of particular interest.

So, if you see it on the shelves I can commend it to you. If a copy is about to drop through your letter box you'd better book some "me time" from your "much better half" and enjoy. https://www.fiatforum.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Oh dear! What did I do wrong with the Wee images? Dear God, am I never going to understand how all this computery stuff works?!

I might give this a look Jock, interesting to see what they find regarding the engine oil.

I thought Car Mechanics went out of print thirty years ago!

Practical.. maybe ?

I bought one for a FIRE engine section..
@2006 not bought one since

A workmate had a letter published in it that issue.. what are the chances..

Paddynabs said:

I thought Car Mechanics went out of print thirty years ago!

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Nope, it's been going strong right through to this day. It's main rival I think, was "Practical Motorist" but it vanished a number of years ago. CM is a good read and I don't think there's ever an issue that doesn't have something in it I didn't know. I think it appeals to me so much because it very rarely concentrates on "hotting up" vehicles choosing to concentrate more on keeping relatively standard vehicles roadworthy and updating info on all the latest developments.

Just for clarity perhaps I should admit to having submitted a couple of features to it which have actually been printed, the most notable being a two page "Mechanics Nightmare" feature on my old Ambassador, and they've printed one or two of my letters. - remember I've been buying this mag almost continuously since the '60's - but I contribute completely for free, I don't benefit in any way. My reward being to view the letters and comments which ensue!

Pugglt Auld Jock said:

I contribute completely for free, I don't benefit in any way. My reward being to view the letters and comments which ensue!

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Same as FiatForum then ?

chr1s said:

Same as FiatForum then ?

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Doh! - as Homer would say - You've rumbled me!

I used to buy the magazine back in the 70s and 80s. They had good tool offers from time to time, I purchased an extending breaker bar with detachable socket end. I still have it, a quality piece of kit.