With suspension failures already a leading cause of MOT failures, the added weight of electric vehicles will only see the numbers increase something, Comline argues, independent workshops can capitalise on. The rise in vehicle weight, primarily due to the substantial battery packs in EVs, is a significant contributing factor behind EVs entering workshops. These battery ...

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Febi explores the cause behind a common issue affecting vehicles after a new turbocharger has been installed. This relates to parts 190678 and 197135, affecting BMW 1 Series (F20, F21) 116i, 118i, 2 Series (F22, F23) 218i, 3 Series (F30, F31) 318i, 4 Series (F32, F36) 418i.  Problem Coolant leak at the manifold shortly after ...

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Laser Tools has provided some advice to follow to diagnose turbo issues. Turbocharger failures are rarely as simple as a “bad turbo”. Over-reliance on the vehicle’s OBD system can easily lead to misdiagnosis. Almost any fuelling or engine issue can cause the ECU to generate turbo pressure regulation fault codes. A code for underboost (P0299, ...

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Apex Auto Parts has assembled seven things that you and your customers need to think about when it comes to cylinder heads Most garage customers never think about what happens inside their engine until something goes wrong. Yet one part quietly controls how well an engine breathes, burns fuel, and stays cool: The cylinder head. ...

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As a turbocharger is now a standard feature on the vast majority of combustion engine powered vehicles, its replacement due to mechanical failure is becoming an increasingly common job. Here, Nissens Automotive guides readers through some steps that need to be followed to ensure an effective replacement. Due to the central role the turbocharger plays ...

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Engine oil has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years to eke out every iota of efficiency from an engine. But it’s not the only fluid playing a vital role under the bonnet. Here, Morris Lubricants’ technical director Adrian Hill highlights the importance of antifreeze coolants. It’s no secret that engine oil technology ...

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Maintaining your customers’ batteries starts with having the right equipment. Here, we take a look at what equipment Ring Automotive has to offer workshops.  As the hot weather can damage a battery the same, if not more, as the cold weather does, it’s of the utmost importance that technicians look at their battery care solutions ...

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Febi discusses five common problems with starter motors and alternators and how to proceed with each issue. Starter issues Problem #1: The starter does not rotate the crankshaft Cause The battery is nearly discharged Blown fuse Electromagnetic starter motor relay contact switch malfunction Starter motor malfunction Mechanical problem in the engine Solution The battery condition ...

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Europe’s largest battery distributor Veloris (formerly Ecobat Battery) discusses how it is supporting workshops. Highlighting the availability of products that workshops increasingly need, but which many manufacturers and suppliers can’t source, is a great example. As the primary battery specialist in the automotive aftermarket, Veloris is in tune to the changing technology and demands. The ...

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As big suppliers focus on fast-moving, high volume replacement parts, the need for older or more obscure parts persists. Autoelectro argues that remanufacturing is keeping those high margin jobs viable for garages. While the average age of a car in the UK continues to grow, recent figures say the new car part of the sector ...

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