• The Core of the Issue

    PMM talks to remanufacturer Shaftec about how best to look after old core to ensure that you get the best ...

    PMM talks to remanufacturer Shaftec about how best to look after old core to ensure that you get the best surcharge return. ...

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  • Power Steering Procedures

    Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steer ...

    Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steering angle sensor centering, and software endstop learning. ...

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  • Clearing the Faults

    Shaftec explains how and why the company’s remanufactured EPS racks are supplied with all fault codes cle ...

    Shaftec explains how and why the company’s remanufactured EPS racks are supplied with all fault codes cleared. ...

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  • Flushing a Hydraulic System: Why & How?

    The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough ...

    The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough technicians know why this is so important and how to do so effectively? ...

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  • Remanufacturing at Shaftec

    PMM last visited Shaftec back in 2016, a year after the company started trading from its 42,500 sq ft sit ...

    PMM last visited Shaftec back in 2016, a year after the company started trading from its 42,500 sq ft site in Hockley, Birmingham. Two years on, we returned to this ambitious remanufacturer to get a f ...

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  • Electric Power Steering Racks

    For transmission supplier, Shaftec, 2018 has reportedly seen the demand for new-to-range steering parts r ...

    For transmission supplier, Shaftec, 2018 has reportedly seen the demand for new-to-range steering parts reach a ratio of 2:1 in favour of electric over traditional types ...

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  • Breaking Down the Reman Myths

    According to Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go where possible. With the efficient use of existing ...

    According to Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go where possible. With the efficient use of existing materials and resources, top quality components which perform to the same standard as new, and ...

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  • Cut-Away Steering Rack

    Shaftec highlights essential maintenance with cut-away steering rack at MECHANEX. ...

    Shaftec highlights essential maintenance with cut-away steering rack at MECHANEX. ...

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  • Boots & All

    Shaftec explains why, in the case of gaiters and boots, prevention really is better than cure. ...

    Shaftec explains why, in the case of gaiters and boots, prevention really is better than cure. ...

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  • 'We Need to Dispel the Myth that a Remanufactured Part is Somehow Inferior'

    Shaftec says that if garages never want to turn away business, they should encourage their suppliers to s ...

    Shaftec says that if garages never want to turn away business, they should encourage their suppliers to stock remanufactured calipers. ...

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  • Steering Towards the Future

    Shaftec believes that the key to its success in manufacturing parts best suited to the vehicles of the fu ...

    Shaftec believes that the key to its success in manufacturing parts best suited to the vehicles of the future is its continuous monitoring of industry trends – specifically those relating to the envir ...

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  • How do you Measure a Driveshaft?

    Shaftec offers some technical insight into driveshafts and looks at how to ensure that a unit is the corr ...

    Shaftec offers some technical insight into driveshafts and looks at how to ensure that a unit is the correct size. ...

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  • For Your Recon-Venience

    According to transmission supplier, Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go. ...

    According to transmission supplier, Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go. ...

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  • PMM September - OUT NOW!!

    The September 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

    The September 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

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  • Flushing Steering Racks and Pumps

    Shaftec explains why it’s so crucial that steering racks and pumps are regularly flushed. While power ste ...

    Shaftec explains why it’s so crucial that steering racks and pumps are regularly flushed. While power steering systems on cars have been around since the 1950s, the technology is seeing a gradual shif ...

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