We asked Sophie Lyden, the Tyre Lady, to provide her thoughts on part worn tyres. Part-worn tyres are one of those topics that always divides opinion. Some people think they should be banned altogether. Others believe they’re a necessary option for motorists who simply can’t afford brand-new tyres. To tell the truth, I’m somewhere in ...

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As the industry starts to put pressure on the Government to finally act on the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t moved with inflation since 2010, PMM caught up with the country’s top independent tester in the country to find out what the fee means to them. Based across four sites in and around South East ...

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The Motor Ombudsman is teaming up with TyreSafe and Lindley’s garage to raise awareness around part-worn tyres. The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled its ‘WORN-WARN’ tyre safety campaign at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. The online and social media awareness drive is designed to shine the spotlight on the risks ...

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Kumho Tyre UK delivers economical performance without compromise. As motorists continue to balance rising household costs against the increasing expense of vehicle ownership, demand is growing for tyres that can deliver genuine long-term value without compromising on safety, refinement or performance. For workshops and tyre specialists, that shift presents an opportunity. Drivers are becoming more ...

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Nissens outlines what you need to know about the increasingly common high voltage electrical compressor. Electrical compressors have now been on the market for a while and they currently power most high voltage air conditioning systems in hybrid and electric vehicles. They have several advantages and there are a couple of special features that differentiate ...

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Denso’s A/C product specialist Richard Groot takes a look at the state of the A/C repair sector and why workshops aren’t more clued up when it comes to air con. Despite the fact that air conditioning and climate control systems have been a standard feature on the typical car for a number of years, why ...

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As A/C compressors become more complicated, the oil you choose when servicing increases in importance. Mahle explains. Lubricants are fundamental to the reliability and efficiency of modern vehicle systems, yet they are often overlooked during service and repair. Nowhere is this more evident than in air conditioning systems, where compressor oil plays a critical role ...

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AVA argues that more workshops should see A/C servicing as a viable revenue stream. As the air conditioning season comes into view, AVA presents workshops with a great package that provides them with an optimised range that combines performance and value, alongside easy installation. Sadly, despite its revenue generating potential, A/C remains a somewhat underperforming ...

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Automotive air conditioning (A/C) compressors play a vital role in vehicle climate control systems by compressing and circulating refrigerant through the A/C circuit. Here, Febi outlines some common problems they face. As one of the most stressed components in the system, the compressor is prone to various failures and damages that can compromise its performance. ...

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MS Motorservice presents its electric air conditioning compressor in OE quality. Motorservice is providing another aftermarket solution for hybrid vehicles in the form of the electric air-conditioning compressor (item no. 7.14832.00.0). As a spare part for the Toyota Prius and Auris, the air-conditioning compressor covers more than three million vehicles worldwide. It is supplied with ...

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