Timing belts can be difficult to renew on some engines. However, in the February 2025 issue we look at how feasible they are to renew at home, by detailing three belt change procedures from the 1990s, 2000s and today’s VAG 1.5 TSI unit. Plus… we introduce a Ford Focus Mk3 1.0 EcoBoost as our next project car; show a cheap VW touchscreen repair; service a Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi; diagnostically examine a misfiring Toyota Corolla Verso; and view 20 cars that launched in the UK 50 years ago!

Timing belts can be difficult to renew on some engines. However, in the February 2025 issue we look at how feasible they are to renew at home, by detailing three belt change procedures from the 1990s, 2000s and today’s VAG 1.5 TSI unit. Plus… we introduce a Ford Focus Mk3 1.0 EcoBoost as our next project car; show a cheap VW touchscreen rep....