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Trying to start my car - CMP and CKP sensor tests

I am continuing my efforts to figure out what the fault is that is keeping my car from starting. It has already been several weeks of testing, buying spare parts

New BYD Shark Hybrid PHEV | The perfect Pickup Truck?

BYD have become a well known brand here in the UK - in fact, they've outsold likes of VW to become the top selling brand of EV's here, so it seems they know a thing

New Renault Twingo 2026 at Goodwood FoS | Perfect City Car?

It was such a treat to see the new, electrified Renault Twingo at this years' Festival of Speed! This fab little city car from Renault has been modernised to a fully

One Step Closer to Ignition: Fuel Injector Cleaning - Part 4 [ENG/SPA]

My efforts to finally get the car running continue. As I mentioned in previous posts, everything I've done so far has been focused on checking the wiring, inspecting

New MG GO | Is this the highly anticipated MG2? | Goodwood FoS 2026

Summer Time! Sunshine, Beer Gardens and Music Festivals :) Well, we're here to show you that there is more to Summer than that, with a first glimpse at the latest

Finally! Multimeter Testing, Wiring Diagrams, and Expert Advice – Part 3

I continue working on my Chery Arauca. It's been over a month now, and I still haven't found the reason why it won't start. However, I have made good progress, which

Suzuki Vitara 2026 Review | Even more fun?

Ahhh, Suzuki! As many of you know, we love Suzuki models here at Planetauto :) With that said, we were rather excited to have the latest Vitara on review earlier

Electrical Integrity Analysis - Troubleshooting Persists and New Setbacks Part 2 [ENG/SPA]

Today, I’m bringing you an update with part 2 of my work on the vehicle, following the number of error codes thrown in the last diagnostic, which you can check out

Electrical Integrity Analysis - Sensor Connector Cleaning Part 1 [ENG/SPA]

I am stopping by again to keep a record of everything I have been working on with my car. In my last post, I shared that one of the problems detected after scanning

The Case of the Drooping Sun Visor: A Lesson in Plastic Steel and Patience

There is nothing quite as annoying as a sun visor that refuses to stay put. Every time you hit a bump or take a sharp turn, it slowly drifts down into your line

How I Finally Beat the P0106 Code [ENG/SPA]

In previous posts, I have shared the times I have scanned my car looking for the causes of various faults. One code that kept popping up, and that I finally managed

My DIY Car Ignition Fix [ENG/SPA]

I am having trouble with the vehicle’s ignition again. About a month ago, I installed a switch to handle the ignition after turning the key, but it failed because

Two tires broken at the same time - An emergency purchase

I'm back with another post to keep this community going. This time, it’s about an urgent issue that had me worried for a few days: one of my front tires gave out

Repairing My Car’s Driver’s Seat Backrest [ENG/SPA]

Recently, the driver's seat in my car broke. To be specific, the backrest completely reclined and wouldn't stay up. I suspected a weld had snapped, so I had to remove

Cleaning Contacts and Restoring a Brake Pedal Switch (Code P0571)

I’ve been chasing down issues with my car for a month now, ever since my last scan pulled up several fault codes. This time, I focused on code P0571: Brake Switch

New Geely EX5 | A Worthy Contender?

Introducing the one of the latest EV's from China to launch here in the UK - the EX5 from Geely. Now, you may not have heard of Geely but I'm sure you would have

Optimizing the Latch Mechanism - Going Beyond a Simple Handle Replacement [ENG/SPA]

Some time ago, I posted about replacing all four door handles on my car. Luckily, the parts are still available even though it’s a 2012 model; I know plenty of people

The best way to secure wire terminals for maximum grip and conductivity [ENG/SPA]

My car broke down again; this time the ignition gave out. When I turn the key, it doesn't make a solid contact and it’s a real struggle to get it to crank. I had

NEW Skywell BE11 Review 2026 | Lower Price | New Tech

As many of you know, the push towards electrification for vehicles in the UK has seen a flood of new automobile brands launch here, and one of the latest ones is

Fuel system overhaul (Code P0300) | Replacing pump, filters, and connectors

In my previous post, I talked about the recent diagnosis I performed on my car using an OBD2 scanner. Since it threw multiple fault codes, I decided to go through