Guides about Cars and "Man Stuff"

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I have been restoring and servicing cars for years, since I was 18 in fact (which was far to many grey hairs ago!). Then a wife, kids and a house came along and I was indoctrinated into the sacred order of "DIY". Also I've got power tools, so I have to use them right? So here's some guides about "Man Stuff".
Remove Locking Wheel Bolts without a key - do it yourself quickly & easily!
- How to remove your locking wheel bolts if you have lost the key.
Replace Lost or Broken Locking Wheel Nut Keys - don't pay dealer prices!
- How to replace your lost or broken locking wheel nut key quickly
The MOT Checklist and Service - Pass first time every time!
- How to make sure your car passes the MOT without spending a fortune.
Replace Front Brake Discs & Pads (Mercedes S Class & Other Cars)
- How to replace the front brake discs and pads on your Mercedes S Class and other cars
Upgrade your S Class by adding Genuine Mercedes Cup Holders
- How to add genuine Mercedes cup holders to your Mercedes S Class and more importantly ensure you buy the right ones!
Reset and Resync Procedures for Mercedes E-Class Electronics
- How to reset and resynchronise the electronics on your Mercedes E-Class and other models to solve common issues.
How to Jack Up a Mercedes & Other Cars
(1-4 Wheels off the ground)
- How to safely jack up and support your Mercedes E-Class (and other cars) in various ways for repairs.
How to Replace Brake Pipes & Lines (Mercedes & Other Cars)
- How to very easily and safely replace your car's brake pipes or brake lines saving you loads!
Repair or replace front lower ball joints (Mercedes E-Class & other cars)
- This guide describes how to quickly and easily replace or repair your car's front suspension lower ball joint. This is a cheap, quick and simple procedure suitable for a complete novice.
Replace Mercedes E-Class Instrument Bulbs and Upgrade to LEDs
- How to replace instrument cluster bulbs and upgrade your display to LED lighting without spending a fortune.
Make the Tools and Remove the Mercedes E-Class Instrument Cluster
- How to easily make a DIY tool for Mercedes Instrument Cluster/Console removal and then remove the console safely.
Fix Fading Pixels on the LCD Displays of your Mercedes E-Class
- How to fix fading pixels on LCD displays and if needed replace ribbon cables with quality parts that work.
Diagnose, Identify and Fix your car's suspension noise and other clunks
- How to find out what is making the weird clunk noise in your car and fix it - whether it's suspension noise or something else more serious!
Mazda 323 Cam Belt & Water Pump Replacement made easy & fast!
- How to replace the cam belt and water pump on a Mazda 323F BA

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