A To Z of Jaguars

All the episodes of the Jaguar Monthly series, 'A-Z of Jaguars and Derivatives' are brought together in this book. It is a unique reference source that encompasses all the Jaguar and SS models, plus varieties, derivatives and Jaguar-engines specials, from the diminutive little Ausin Swallow up to the XKR'R'.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2002
Pages: 79
ISBN: 1-873098-58-8

Back To Basics

This book is a compilation of the 'Back to Basics' series which ran in Car Mechanics between March 2002 and February 2004, aiming to provide a serialised training programme for newcomers to DIY car maintenance (and trainee professionals), explaining how key systems in modern cars work and how to carry out simple and routine repairs on them

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2005
Pages: 94
ISBN: 1-873098-75-8

Car Mechanics on Air Power

Air is an enormous asset in our struggle with motor cars, and machinery of all kinds. It has many advantages over other forms, being far more versatile than electricity, safer, and a rotating air-powered tool delivers its maximum fore at stall speed. Best of all, it's very affordable.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2004
Pages: 70
ISBN: 1-873098-71-5

Classic & Vintage Commercials on Bedford

'You See Them Everywhere'. Bedford's much-quoted advertising slogan of the 1930s still applies in some parts of the world today, many years after the last example was built. This guide celebrates the famous marque.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2003
Pages: 112
ISBN: 1-873098-61-8

Classic & Vintage Commercials on ERF

A decade ago, ERF could proudly boast that it was the only surviving British lorry manufacturer. Today, ERF is a subsidary of German manufacturer MAN, and British manufacture has ceased.

Classic Test Drive

Whether you're new to the classic car scene or simply fancy a change of classic, how do you know which one is right for you? With the aim of answering this question in mind, the Classic Car Weekly team decided it was time to re-evaluate as many classics as possible with a series of road tests, applying the skills of our experinced team to the realities of driving classics today.

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 1

We all know how complicated engine management and the other electronic systems can be - it's great when it's all running well, and by and large modern systems are pretty reliable. However, because everything is so inter-dependent, tracking down faults can be difficult and time consuming. It's not surprising, then, how popular Car Mechanics' 'Electronic Diagnostics' feature has been since its launch in 1994.

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 2

This is the second volume of our 'Electronic Diagnostics' features from Car Mechanics. As before, this guide is aimed at people in the motor trade who can use it as a workshop aid to the characteristics, test procedures, and typical faults found on common electronic engine management systems. Each feature includes a full description of each system, an explanation of its characteristics (including all the code reader/self-diagnostic functions), the test gear needed, plus an all-important full circuit diagram.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 1998
Pages: 95
ISBN: 1-873098-47-2

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 3

As cars become more and more complex, so the dependence on ECUs becomes greater. In this volume, we tackle some of the more popular modern applications, such as: Ford's EEC V system, Vauxhall's Bosch Motronic unit, VW's Seimans system, as used on their superb turbo diesel, Renault's Fenix 5 set-up, and the ever-popular Mini.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 1999
Pages: 95
ISBN: 1-873098-51-0

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 4

This is a compilation of articles from the 'Electric Diagnostics' series published in Car Mechanics. Each month, we take a popular model and look at it from a diagnostic viewpoint. We describe the engine management system and how it works, and then tell you what usually goes wrong with it, what causes the faults, and how to fix them.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2002
Pages: 79
ISBN: 1-873098-58-8

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 5

This is the 5th compilation we have produced of the popular Electric Diagnostics series which has been running in Car Mechanics since July 1994, in which time we have covered over 110 vehicles.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2004
Pages: 93
ISBN: 1-873098-67-7

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 6

This volume is a compilation of features published between July 2003 and September 2004. Vehicles covered range from the relatively low Proton Persona and K11 Nissan Micra through to the Audi A4, Renault Espace and V6 Mondeo.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2007
Pages: 93
ISBN: 978-873098-82-0

Electronic Diagnostics Vol 7

This volume is a compilation of features published between October 2004 and June 2006. Vehicles covered range in size from a Fiat Cinquencento to a Mercedes ML320; and in performance from a Peugot 106 to an Alfa GTV and Golf GTi. All have one thing in common - electronic engine management of one type or another.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2002
Pages: 79
ISBN: 1-873098-58-8

Enjoying Your Jaguar In England

The author's passion for driving has led he and his wife 'bumbling' for 30 years in their Jaguar, and their enthusiasm has resulted in the discovery of many 'mini-tour' routes, each lasting a day, but which can be extended to last a weekend.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2002
Pages: 66
ISBN: 1-873098-60-X

Golden Age of British Trucking

This book takes you to another world, back to the days when lorries were much smaller, had lots of curves, and, in many cases, a big chrome radiator grille. They were almost without doubt built in Britain, which had dozens of manufacturers, sporting names which conjured images of heavy engineering and solidity: Scammell, Foden, and even Vulcan.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 2006
Pages: 132
ISBN: 1-873098-81-2

Jaguar 6 Cylinder Engine Overhaul

A series of articles providing a step-by-step guide showing all the pitfalls and alternatives overlooked in the workshop manual. Whether you're a nivice or 'quite handy with the spanner', this guide will enable you to handle the XK engine with complete confidence. To make the story complete, we have also included SU carburettors and independent rear suspension.

Format: A4 paperback
Publish date: 1995
Pages: 89
ISBN: 1-873098-32-4