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    Ferodo discusses EV brake servicing

    As PMM has said before, EVs bring a wealth of servicing opportunities to the independent aftermarket. Fer ...

    As PMM has said before, EVs bring a wealth of servicing opportunities to the independent aftermarket. Ferodo, DRiV Motorparts’ OE braking brand, argues that the heavier weight of EVs means brakes will ...

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    Why EVs need more brake servicing

    Yes, the rumours are true: EVs need to use the brakes less than ICE vehicles. But does this mean the brak ...

    Yes, the rumours are true: EVs need to use the brakes less than ICE vehicles. But does this mean the brakes need less servicing? Well, as Brembo explains, (un)fortunately not, as using the brakes less ...

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    Bilstein explores campervan servicing

    As staycations continue to dominate the plans of happy but cash- strapped campers across the UK, could yo ...

    As staycations continue to dominate the plans of happy but cash- strapped campers across the UK, could you add another revenue stream by taking on campervans for service and repair? Suspension manufac ...

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    Aisin extends the Advics brand

    Aisin has extended the use of the Advics brand name – known for its OE credentials – across the whole of ...

    Aisin has extended the use of the Advics brand name – known for its OE credentials – across the whole of its aftermarket braking product portfolio. What began in 2021 was cemented at last year’s Autom ...

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    PMM visits TI Fluid Systems

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee made the journey to picturesque Rastatt to visit TI Fluid Systems, makers of all fluid- ...

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee made the journey to picturesque Rastatt to visit TI Fluid Systems, makers of all fluid-related transport systems within cars, to see inside its new e-mobility ‘Innovation Centre’. El ...

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    Guide to replacing propshafts

    Shaftec provides readers of PMM with a guide to maintaining and replacing customers’ propshafts – a new o ...

    Shaftec provides readers of PMM with a guide to maintaining and replacing customers’ propshafts – a new offering from the remanufacturing experts. Back in August, Shaftec introduced its first new prod ...

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    Monroe's guide to shock absorbers

    When replacing shock absorbers, it is very important to install them in pairs. Monroe tells PMM readers w ...

    When replacing shock absorbers, it is very important to install them in pairs. Monroe tells PMM readers why this is the case. When functioning properly, a vehicle’s suspension promotes precise steerin ...

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    Shock absorber fitting tips

    KYB Europe shares some useful tips for technicians when fitting shock absorbers, coil springs or suspensi ...

    KYB Europe shares some useful tips for technicians when fitting shock absorbers, coil springs or suspension mounting kits. Holding the piston rod: One of the most common reasons for the seal on a shoc ...

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    How to become a ‘REPXPERT Millionaire’

    Parts manufacturer Schaeffler is giving three technicians the chance to become a ‘REPXPERT Millionaire’ t ...

    Parts manufacturer Schaeffler is giving three technicians the chance to become a ‘REPXPERT Millionaire’ this year. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its REPXPERT workshop technology support program ...

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    The future of mobility

    At last year’s Mechanex, we got some of the industry’s best thinkers around a table to discuss the future ...

    At last year’s Mechanex, we got some of the industry’s best thinkers around a table to discuss the future of mobility. Here’s what they had to say... Frank Harvey, Head of Member Services, IGA Frank o ...

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    The IGA awards return this year

    The IGA has announced its BIG Awards are returning this year, so if you run an independent garage big or ...

    The IGA has announced its BIG Awards are returning this year, so if you run an independent garage big or small, ask yourself: how good is your garage? How good is your garage? Do you provide exception ...

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    Borg Automotive urges beating AC spring rush

    Borg Automotive is urging workshops to get ahead when it comes to air-conditioning compressors to beat th ...

    Borg Automotive is urging workshops to get ahead when it comes to air-conditioning compressors to beat the spring rush. A properly working air- Market coverage hybrids. Says Jesper Jensen, conditionin ...

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    VLS advises on oil choices for ageing cars

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing cu ...

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing customer vehicles. The number of vehicles on UK roads is growing, but it’s also ageing. According ...

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    SMP urges ignition lead replacement

    SMP Europe is urging technicians to ensure they are replacing ignition leads this MOT season, as the cold ...

    SMP Europe is urging technicians to ensure they are replacing ignition leads this MOT season, as the cold, wet months can accelerate the deterioration of these parts. Ignition leads, sometimes known a ...

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    Ring outlines lighting and tech ranges

    PMM hears from Ring Automotive about how they’re helping garages this winter with new lighting and batter ...

    PMM hears from Ring Automotive about how they’re helping garages this winter with new lighting and battery tech ranges. With the days now shorter, good quality lighting becomes even more essential and ...

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