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    Ben Johnson on why modern cars mysteriously fail

    PMM’s indignant investigator Ben Johnson explores why many modern cars sometimes give up the ghost, witho ...

    PMM’s indignant investigator Ben Johnson explores why many modern cars sometimes give up the ghost, without even having the decency to explain why!  Modern cars are rubbish at failing properly. They n ...

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    Why choose British oil? 

    After anti-dumping action by the UK Department for Business and Trade, Aztec Oils says knowing the true o ...

    After anti-dumping action by the UK Department for Business and Trade, Aztec Oils says knowing the true origin of your engine oil has never been more important. Last December the Secretary of State fo ...

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    Should ADAS be included in the MOT?

    As the head of a business that supports workshops with ADAS and calibration services, we thought Iain Mol ...

    As the head of a business that supports workshops with ADAS and calibration services, we thought Iain Molloy, managing director at A1 ADAS Group, was best placed to answer whether it’s now time to add ...

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    Apec expand on what they offer

    Brakes were where it all began for Apec, and though the brand had branched out in recent years to other a ...

    Brakes were where it all began for Apec, and though the brand had branched out in recent years to other areas of the vehicle, braking remains what it’s best known for in the UK. Here, they expand on w ...

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    Tools you need for brake and clutch maintenance

    Sealey explores what tools are needed for brake and clutch maintenance.  Brake and clutch maintenance rem ...

    Sealey explores what tools are needed for brake and clutch maintenance.  Brake and clutch maintenance remains central to routine vehicle servicing, forming a large proportion of daily workshop repairs ...

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    Why shock absorber replacement needs expertise

    German aftermarket supplier Meyle outlines the importance of technical expertise in replacing shock absor ...

    German aftermarket supplier Meyle outlines the importance of technical expertise in replacing shock absorbers, as well as providing some EV specific tips.  Shock absorbers are a safety component insta ...

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    Arnott explains the features of coil and air suspension 

    Experts in all things suspension-related, Arnott walks readers of PMM through the various features of coi ...

    Experts in all things suspension-related, Arnott walks readers of PMM through the various features of coil and air suspension systems.  A suspension system plays a crucial role in how a car feels, han ...

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    Febi's tour on the evolution of suspension

    Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle. ...

    Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle.  Air suspension originated in the early 20th century as an alternative to conventional spring- ...

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    PMM attends Automechanika in China

    PMM was fortunate enough to be taken along to China by the team behind Automechanika to attend the Shangh ...

    PMM was fortunate enough to be taken along to China by the team behind Automechanika to attend the Shanghai 2025 event.   One thing which came up time and again at Automechanika Shanghai was how much ...

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    PMM talks aftermarket trends with the IMI

    PMM visited the IMI recently to chat to Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion. Emma is be ...

    PMM visited the IMI recently to chat to Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion. Emma is behind the organisation’s statistical reports and in this episode she goes into great depths abou ...

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    Video: Dama HDM3.5 scissor lift

    Ed from Uckfield Motor Services has a look at the Dama HDM3.5 scissor lift.   This is a mid-rise ramp whi ...

    Ed from Uckfield Motor Services has a look at the Dama HDM3.5 scissor lift.   This is a mid-rise ramp which comes in two versions: 3 and 3.5 tonne versions. We've got a 3.5 tonne version to review tod ...

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    Women thriving in the aftermarket 

    In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on som ...

    In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on some of the conversations she’s had while co-hosting The Spark Inside podcast.   Women have long b ...

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    IAAF's recent December conference

    A revamped speaker line-up sheds insightful light on a complex reality for the aftermarket as European ma ...

    A revamped speaker line-up sheds insightful light on a complex reality for the aftermarket as European markets continue to prevaricate in the face of an electrified future. For many the complete roll ...

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    AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

    PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that someti ...

    PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that sometimes the family way is the best way.  After meeting at Mechanex last year for the first time, AJ ...

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    Castrol launches battery range

    Castrol launches its own range of vehicle batteries.  Castrol has launched its own range of car and comme ...

    Castrol launches its own range of vehicle batteries.  Castrol has launched its own range of car and commercial vehicle batteries, with 90 new products introduced to date, ensuring compatibility with a ...

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