As the winter gloom starts to lift the chances are you're looking forward to enjoying your Mazda in the sunshine. Whether you've been using your car throughout the winter, or it's been lucky enough to have enjoyed hibernating in a warm, dry garage, now's the time to have it fit, ready and looking its best.
It may not be the most glamorous thing to be thinking about but the first step should be making sure your MX-5 is in the best of mechanical health. There's nothing more satisfying than working on your car yourself, saving you money and helping you bond with your Mazda along the way.
#1 Time for an oil change! If you're new to DIY spannering then it's easy to start with the straightforward stuff like an oil change, with everything you'll need from top-up lubricants and oil filters to full change kits available for:
If in doubt simply select the relevant pull-down menu for your car, click service and then filters or lubricants and you'll find everything you need.
#2 Changing the Cambelt If you run a MK1 or MK2 do you know when your car's cambelt was last changed' If it's been five years or more - or there's any doubt at all - now could be the time and, again, budget, complete and ultimate kits for:
If not a job for complete beginners it's not beyond the scope of competent home mechanic and can be done with common sense and basic tools.
#3 Brake Discs & Pads Other common (and simple to fit) mechanical spruce-ups you may want to consider would include brake discs and pads, shift boots - seemingly minor parts on the face of it but enough to make your MX-5 feel like a brand-new car when you come to take it out in the spring sunshine. #4 A proper clean OK, so your car is mechanically sound. But you want it looking its best too, right? Time to hit our MX5 Cleaning & Care section, with full and extensive ranges from the likes of Autoglym and Meguiars. Whether you're just after a new chamois or wheel cleaning brush or are planning to go full for a full clay bar rub down and wax you'll find everything you need here. #5 Get ready for Touring Chances are you'll also be looking further ahead to summer road trips, events and holidays with your MX-5. Click the relevant 'Touring' section to find all the kit you'll need, be that first aid kits, travel packs, boot racks or fitted luggage to make the most of that limited space.
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