Car Mechanics (UK) - 1 Nov 2025
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ALLOY WHEELS
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Hot brake
Tales from the workshop
Lack of spark
A warning
Braking judder after storage
ABS pump failure
Brake pipe replacement
Inlet manifold puzzle
Dripping coolant
Misfire mystery
Heater blockage after silica pouch splits
Mirror indicator fail
Clutch & flywheel skim
Remove rust & rustproof
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BMW 316i COMPACT RESTORATION
REAR SPRINGS
THERMOSTAT
COOLANT STUB
BRAKE BACKPLATES
DOOR TRIM REPAIR
KEY FIX
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Kia Sorento TIMING CHAIN
Ford Focus Mk4
Engine component prices
Ford Focus Mk4
Which model?
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Verdict
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BILSTEIN B3 coil springs: perfect OE replacement in uncompromising quality
Chips on the roof
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Sleep on it
BIG losses
TDI scheduled maintanance
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MG6 COMPONENTS
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BLOWN BCU
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E60 road trip prep
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