Cryptic crossword clue
Those fixing cars — Reliant’s part turned up 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NAILERS

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The straight part
We know that "Those fixing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those fixing = nailers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NAILERS mean?

NAILERS noun
  1. One whose occupation is to make nails; a nail maker.
  2. One who fastens with, or drives, nails.
  3. A nailgun.
  4. A piece of dimensional lumber and/or plywood secured to the deck or wall which provides a receiving medium for the fasteners. (Sometimes referred to as blocking.)

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