Nearside Play in Steering Rack Inner Joint – Cost to Repair?
Quick answer – about £160 if you get a garage to do it, or £60 if you do it yourself. *Note – this article may contain affiliate links. For more…
Marcus Brown
Marcus Brown is editor-in-chief of The FatMech and is a mechanic with ten years' experience based in London, UK. Having worked for major dealerships for many years, Marcus now works for a local independent garage and has experience working on nearly every make and model of car. Marcus also has a passion for writing and teaching, which is where the idea for The FatMech came from. In his spare time, Marcus enjoys playing golf, doing home renovations and gardening. He lives just outside London with his wife and son.
VW Polo: Common Windscreen Wiper Problems
*Note – this article may contain affiliate links. For more information, please click here. The Volkswagen Polo is an extremely popular B-segment (supermini) car that has been produced in various iterations since…
Vauxhall/Opel Meriva – Code 82
The Opel/Vauxhall Meriva is a small MPV manufactured between 2003 and 2017. There are two generations of Meriva, from 2003 to 2010 and from 2010 – 2017. One of the…
Nissan Cabstar Gearbox Problems
The Nissan Cabstar is a series of light commercial vehicles and pickup trucks produced in various iterations from 1982 to the present day. The Nissan Cabstar is also known as…
Fiat 500 Cambelt Interval – When Should You Change It?
This article contains affiliate links. For more information about this, see our affiliate disclosure. A cambelt change is one of the most labour-intensive and expensive general maintenance tasks to do on…
How much is a clutch for a Citroen C1?
Short answer – between £415 and £535 depending on the year of your car and the brand of clutch kit fitted. The Citroen C1 is a hugely popular city car…
Common Problems with the Vauxhall/Opel Crossland
The Vauxhall (or Opel) Crossland is a subcompact crossover SUV. It offers a spacious interior, practicality and economy packed up in a sporty exterior. The Crossland is a handsome car,…
Nissan Qashqai – Losing Power when Accelerating?
The Nissan Qashqai (known also as the Nissan Dualis and Nissan Rogue) is one of the best selling crossovers on the road today. Powered by a selection of dependable and…
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Fiesta gearbox?
The Ford Fiesta is one of the most common cars on the road in Europe. While these are well-engineered, well-built cars, it’s inevitable they will occasionally go wrong. If all…
Can you bump start a diesel?
We’ve all been there – we get into the car, push the clutch in, turn the key in the ignition, and… nothing. Dead battery. So now we have to go…