• search
Latest articles

  • |
    The role of temperature sensors

    Because they are a high failure part, exhaust gas temperature sensors are becoming more in demand for rep ...

    Because they are a high failure part, exhaust gas temperature sensors are becoming more in demand for repair. Here, John Wass, Engineering Director at SMP Europe, delves deeper into what the sensor do ...

    Read more

  • |
    Top tips for exhaust installation

    EEC offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhausts. The main function of an exhau ...

    EEC offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhausts. The main function of an exhaust system is to maximise engine performance and fuel consumption, and control sound reduction.  ...

    Read more

  • |
    Understanding DPF maintenance

    DPFs present a problem for many workshops. But, as JLM Lubricants provider Kalimex argues, a little under ...

    DPFs present a problem for many workshops. But, as JLM Lubricants provider Kalimex argues, a little understanding of DPF maintenance can go a long way. Because Kalimex supplies JLM Lubricants’ product ...

    Read more

  • |
    The positives of additive technology

    Dan Morgan, Sales and Operations Director of Lucas Oil Products UK, argues that additive technology is go ...

    Dan Morgan, Sales and Operations Director of Lucas Oil Products UK, argues that additive technology is good for cars, for mechanics and for garage revenues. Additives play important roles in fuel and  ...

    Read more

  • |
    BM Catalysts launches digital aids

    New digital aids launched by BM Catalysts aim to help technicians understand how catalytic converters and ...

    New digital aids launched by BM Catalysts aim to help technicians understand how catalytic converters and DPFs work. With growing pressure to reduce emissions, BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufactu ...

    Read more

  • |
    How to maintain DPFs

    Increasingly, DPF Doctors are facing problems caused by motorists maintaining their DPFs in the wrong man ...

    Increasingly, DPF Doctors are facing problems caused by motorists maintaining their DPFs in the wrong manner, often resulting in irreparable problems. Despite motorists following the advice of the dea ...

    Read more

  • |
    BM Catalysts issues emissions warning

    Emissions is one issue the aftermarket cannot ignore, warns BM Catalysts. The automotive aftermarket must ...

    Emissions is one issue the aftermarket cannot ignore, warns BM Catalysts. The automotive aftermarket must clean up its act on dealing with harmful emissions or risk creating its own scandal, says BM C ...

    Read more

  • |
    Klarius outlines exhaust range

    Klarius explains why it is a reliable option for workshops installing exhausts this winter. Winter is a t ...

    Klarius explains why it is a reliable option for workshops installing exhausts this winter. Winter is a tough time for cars and vans on British roads, with adverse conditions conspiring to cause fault ...

    Read more

  • |
    How to promote services to garage customers

    Dee Blick, Kalimex’s resident marketing expert, explains why garages should not shy away from promoting a ...

    Dee Blick, Kalimex’s resident marketing expert, explains why garages should not shy away from promoting a service that benefits the customer in the long run, a point that is particularly relevant for ...

    Read more

  • |
    Nissens tackles EGR valve problems

    PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. T ...

    PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is an integral part of a vehicle’s exhaust emission co ...

    Read more

  • |
    Five essential exhaust system checks

    To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is ...

    To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is in optimum condition. But what are the key things to look out for when inspecting an exhaust o ...

    Read more

  • |
    How emissions legislation is driving change

    Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generate ...

    Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generated new technologies with their own challenges. This is certainly true of Turbocharged Gasoline D ...

    Read more

  • |
    Audi A3 engine fault fix with Autodata

    In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

    In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Audi A3 engine cranks but fails to s ...

    Read more

  • |
    How precious metal prices are affecting catalytic converters

    Mark Blinston, Commercial Director at BM Catalysts, maps the rising prices of precious metals and the sub ...

    Mark Blinston, Commercial Director at BM Catalysts, maps the rising prices of precious metals and the subsequent effects on the production of catalytic converters. 2020 caused an enormous number of ch ...

    Read more

  • |
    How garages can choose the right emissions brand

    PMM hears from the exclusive UK distributor of JLM Lubricants products, Kalimex, about what it takes for  ...

    PMM hears from the exclusive UK distributor of JLM Lubricants products, Kalimex, about what it takes for a garage to truly put its trust in an emissions brand. Choosing the right products is important ...

    Read more