# Car Mechanics Magazine — Maintain & repair popular cars

> UK's only car maintenance and repair magazine resource. (iPhone/iPad app by Kelsey Publishing Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-mechanics-magazine/id605712658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-mechanics-magazine/id605712658/reviews.md

## What is Car Mechanics Magazine?

Car Mechanics is the UK's only magazine with essential advice on maintaining and repairing popular makes and models of car. If you fancy yourself as a home mechanic, then this is an invaluable motoring resource that appeals to both the DIY car enthusiast and the more experienced motor trade professional.

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. 

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. 
 
-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. 
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. 
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. 
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
 
Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. 
 
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. 
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store 
 
Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. 
If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com 

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You can find our privacy policy here: 
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx 
 
You can find our terms and conditions here: 
http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- Car maintenance advice
- Repair guides for popular models
- DIY car enthusiast resource
- Motor trade professional content
- Digital issue purchases
- Subscription options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Mechanics Magazine Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Car Mechanics Magazine Subscription | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| Car Mechanics Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Car Mechanics - 1 Month Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Car Mechanics - 50% Annual Sub | $33.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Mechanics Magazine July 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Car Mechanics Magazine December 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| sep15 (id:517726) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2015 (id:695820) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2016 (id:695831) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2015 (id:695826) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-mechanics-magazine/id605712658/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice content

*2024-11-14*

I love the magazine and several years subscribed. I get motivation with very well explained articles and great pictures.

### 5/5 — My Go To Mag.

*2024-10-23*

Car Mechanics is the mag that delivers everything:
Product reviews, car tests, how to articles, letters etc. etc.
Steve Rothwell gives excellent advice, I’ve never met him,
but he seems like a friend! Ok, I’m not so interested in articles on EV, but what can they do? People think it is the way forward, but I’m not so sure! All contributors are well informed, great mag.
Thanks,
Eddie Gracia

### 4/5 — Can we have a searchable index?

*2020-12-12*

The app works well. However, I often want to refer back to an article but I can’t remember which issue it was in. Could we have a searchable index, please?

### 5/5 — Great Magazine

*2020-10-23*

This is one of the best magazines. Very well written and full of useful information.  Definitely a must for any do it yourselfer or automotive enthusiast.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t recognise my subscription

*2020-08-07*

Can’t access anything. I have updated the app and clicked on ‘restore all purchases’. Still no luck. Even ‘send a message or feedback’ button within the app has not been implemented correctly. You must test your app before putting it in App Store.

### 5/5 — Non mechanic

*2020-07-06*

The magazine is now aimed at the professional since working on cars at home is far from what it was. But...even so I find as an amateur the articles are interesting and informative. A good read!

### 1/5 — Appallingly bad

*2019-12-12*

Paid extra to have digital and had nothing but problems downloading all but the first issue. No response from support, been about 3 months now!

**Developer response:** Hi Hamish2019, 
thanks for contacting us here.
We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble downloading your issues.

I understand you had bad experience with customer support but could you please contact us directly at appsupport_uk@bauermedia.com. We will make sure you can access all the material you paid for and will be able to enjoy the digital magazines. 
Kind regards

### 2/5 — Needs a service!!!

*2016-06-14*

While technically not a non runner, it works, but is clunky to navigate around and seems to randomly crash & close. Only good value if monthly editions are bought as a yearly subscription

### 5/5 — Great magazine.

*2016-03-04*

Good price and helpful information.

### 2/5 — Older magazines disappear without trace

*2015-12-27*

Quite a good alternative to the paper magazine except for the fact that magazines I bought prior to Jan '14 have just disappeared without trace and cannot be found, let alone re-downloaded. I'll stick to the paper magazine in future. My advice would be not to bother.

## Frequently asked questions about Car Mechanics Magazine

### What is Car Mechanics Magazine about?

Car Mechanics Magazine is the UK's sole publication offering essential advice for maintaining and repairing popular car models. It caters to both home mechanics and seasoned professionals in the motor trade.

### How can I purchase issues of Car Mechanics Magazine?

You can purchase the current issue and back issues directly within the app. Subscriptions are also available, starting from the latest issue published.

### What are the subscription options for Car Mechanics Magazine?

Subscription plans include monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and annual options. The annual subscription offers a 50% discount and includes a free trial period.

### How do I manage my Car Mechanics Magazine subscription?

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal through your Account Settings, but cancellations are not possible during the active subscription period.

### Can I access my purchased issues on multiple devices with Car Mechanics Magazine?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account in-app, you can protect your issues and browse purchases across multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging in.

### Does Car Mechanics Magazine have ads?

Yes, this app contains advertisements.

### What devices is Car Mechanics Magazine available on?

Car Mechanics Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Car Mechanics Magazine updated?

The app was last updated on December 12, 2025, with version 7.4.10. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.10 — 2025-12-12

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.4.7 — 2025-09-08

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-20

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.4 — 2023-08-08

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 8.3.0 — 2020-08-14

Welcome to our brand new app! To retrieve your purchases from our previous app please tap Options > Restore Purchases.

In the unlikely event of any trouble with the update we would recommend deleting and reinstalling the app. 

**If you need any assistance, or have any comments or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us - help@pocketmags.com.**

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