Guardian Crossword No 23,468 - Across Only

[crofter]

One from the recent past, but I found it entertaining. In each case, I give you the letters which I had, when it was solved. Enjoy! They all relate to 13 across.

13a It's what driver is expected to get in vehicle (3,4)

I'll give you this to get you going! CAR PART = PAR in CART. Now for your clues!

10a  13 across to fail approaching finishing line (5)               C_ _ _ E

12a  13 across to spoil meals (9)  _ _ S _ _ _ A _ D

17a  13 across to reportedly bankrupt the Telegraph       (5,5)  B_A_ _ / _ _ _ _ E

19a  13 across peson affected claims dazzling (3,4)      F_ _ / _ _ _P 

22a  13 across in crime (7)  B_ _ _E _ _

24a  13 across  to start and stop? (5,4) S_A_ _/_ _ _ _

28a 13 across hard to shift past forty? (5,4) S_A_E /  _ _ _ _

[valerieb1254]

28a Spare Tyre

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22aBattery

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17a Brake Cable

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12a Dashboard

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19a Fog Lamp

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10a Choke

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24a Spare Tyre

[double-blade]

spark plug

[valerieb1254]

You're correct d-b

[crofter]

Well done valerieb1254 - are you available to carry out my car's next service?  Is there any significance in the fact that you solved 28across first! - and LAST!!

Nice one, double-blade!

I'll save the four CAR PART down clues for another day!