13/07/2026
AUGUST 2026 issue on sale from
July 10th to August 6th 2026.
Car Mechanics magazine is available from high street stores including WHSmith and the bigger supermarkets: Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and some Sainsbury's stores. Plus local retailers.
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https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/single-issue/car-mechanics-magazine
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ANALYSING ADDITIVES: While some people frown on supplementary additives, Rob Marshall finds they can be saviours and useful money savers – but only if you choose carefully.
PETER SIMPSON COLUMN – Do you still carry tools and spares in your car? Peter does, but exactly what he keeps in the boot has changed somewhat.
TALES FROM THE WORKSHOP – Real life repairs advice from our resident garage proprietor.
PROJECT VOLVO XC90 D5, Pt3 – With the swirl flaps replaced, Rob Marshall reassembles the D5 engine and encounters a problem.
PROJECT FORD FOCUS ST170, Pt5 – Unleashing the true handling potential with a Bilstein B12 kit suspension upgrade.
MOTORING SCAMS – Cloned reg-plates, fake car buyers and dodgy car tax emails are some of the many car-related scams that are out there. Rob Hawkins examines some of the worst and what you can and can’t do to protect yourself.
BUYING & OWNING – BMW 6-Series 2003-2010.
DEALER'S DIARY – Peter Simpson provides us with an insight into the automotive sales trading world – and beyond.
RUSTPROOFING A MODERN VEHICLE USING LANOGUARD.
HELP! Q&A – 9 pages of your toughest mechanical queries answered by our technical expert Steve Rothwell.
DIAGNOSTICS DOCTOR Q&A – 4 pages of your diagnostics dilemmas answered.
ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS – 2019 Peugeot Partner 1.6 HDi.
SPOTLIGHT: Autoglym Advanced Paint Restorer and Paint Reviver.
OUR CARS – The Editor gives an update on his fleet and goes back in time to 2021 when he was involved in a car crash!
This feature is sponsored by febi bilstein and Blue Print.
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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION – Some neighbourly investigation filters out some poor vehicle preparation as Mike Humble explains.