Cars can be complex beings, so we’ve whipped together a stack of ‘how-to’ guides to help you find a step-by-step procedure for just about any task. Identifying engines, strapping a car down on a trailer, welding, panel work, setting up suspension, sizing up wheels and loads more – so check it out!

Guard rolling: How to roll your wheel arches
Bodywork interferring with your fat rubber? Time to make a little more room under the arches

How to apply pinstriping and graphic overlays to brighten your car’s paintwork
Our step-by-step guide to achieving stand-out paint

How to repair minor rust patches on your car
Five quick steps on basic rust repair for your car using a treatment with a good rust converter

Engine swap tech basics
How to ensure the killer mill you’ve got lined up for your project car gets the tick of approval from the powers that be

How to use a hammer and dolly for metal shaping
An overview of metal-finishing with our resident metal maestro, Chad Atkinson

How to work out the largest road-legal engine size for your street machine
Dr Tim shows you how to work out the largest engine size you’re legally allowed to run in your pride and joy

Setting up our workshop properly – Carnage Plus
We install some new equipment in the Carnage workshop

How to apply body filler to your car
How to apply bog like a professional

How to use an English wheel for metal shaping
Curious about how to use an English wheel for metal-shaping projects? Chad Atkinson from Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication gives you the drum

How to prepare your car for painting
The secret to sensational paint lies in what’s underneath it

How to upgrade a factory sump
Chad Atkinson talks you through modifying your factory oil pan for greater volume

How to make mini-tubs for your street machine
Metal magician Chad Atkinson gives you the blow-by-blow on making DIY mini-tubs for your street car

Sorting out the finishing touches on your project car
A pep talk from Dr Tim about finishing off your project the right way

How to get the most out of your brake system
Dr Tim Bartrop offers some simple tips on how to get the most out of your brake system

How to shave bodywork on your car – tech torque
Chad Atkinson of Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication teaches us how to shave a C-pillar vent on an XC Falcon

How to avoid common mistakes when modifying a vehicle
Dr Tim examines the common mistakes made when modifying vehicles

Car show preparation – tech torque
Peter Fitzpatrick runs us through the do’s and dont’s of winning showcar trophies

Engine block preparation – tech torque
Thinking about building a high-performance donk? Then you’ll want to make sure it lasts longer than a trip around the block

How to make a rear parcel speaker tray – tech torque
A thicker parcel tray will get your 6x9s rocking to their full potential

Custom brake upgrade kit on a Lincoln Continental – Tech Torque
In a braking contest, Telf’s ’61 Lincoln Continental used to be in the container ship class