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Draining/Filling the Saxo Gearbox Oil

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Changing the gearbox oil is something many people neglect; however the gearbox is a very important component, which should be looked after as well as possible. Checking the gearbox oil level is only a five minute job...

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Retrimming the doorcards

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Retrimming the door cards is a popular modification and massively improves the interior looks of the Saxo. This mod is usually done by professionals... but its not that difficult, so why not give it a go yourself! Take a look at the how-to guide...

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Fitting larger alloys to your Saxo.

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One of the most common questions I am asked is "how can I fit larger alloys?" Well, this is actually quite simple with the Saxo. This guide explains what modifications you need to do in order to fit 15", 16" of 17" alloys...


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Lowering the front suspension.

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Lowering the suspension of your car is often the very first modification that people make... Using this detailed guide you should be able to do this job yourself... saving you money, which you could put towards further modifications!

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Lowering the rear suspension (torsion bars)

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The rear torsion bars would normally be adjusted by a garage, but if you're confident in your abilities and you can obtain the correct tools for the job, this is a modification that you CAN do yourself! Take a look at this detailed guide with photos!

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Replacing the alternator.

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The Saxo alternator seems to be a bit of a weak spot for some people... But fear not, the alternator can be replaced within about an hour, which means it's not really that big a job and if you re-fit a 2nd hand alternator, it's a pretty cheap repair too


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Replacing the rear brake pads.

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The rear brake pads are something that tend to need replacing fairly regularly, especially if you've lowered your car and not corrected your brake bias. The rear pads are relatively easy to change... Doing it the DIY route should only take an hour.

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