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    All you need to know about auxiliary drive belts

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybri ...

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybrid vehicles. The traditional purpose of the auxiliary drive belt was to transmit the power of th ...

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    Why must the MOT cap rise?

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, whic ...

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t changed in 14 years. The Independent Garage Association has urged the UK government to ...

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    How to install an MOT bay

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to ge ...

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to get MOT prepared. Installing an MOT bay requires careful planning and informed decision-making, f ...

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    How to maintain your MOT equipment

    If you’re providing MOTs on a regular basis, you need to make sure your testing equipment is on top form ...

    If you’re providing MOTs on a regular basis, you need to make sure your testing equipment is on top form at all times. Here, JHM Butt offers its advice on equipment maintenance. Maintaining MOT equipm ...

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    Why are high quality parts essential?

    Meyle is arguing that high quality parts should be a must-have for garages and customers alike and are ea ...

    Meyle is arguing that high quality parts should be a must-have for garages and customers alike and are easily obtainable within the aftermarket. Studies show that over 70 per cent of vehicle owners ch ...

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    How to install suspension

    In 2024, steering and suspension problems were responsible for nearly 23 per cent of defects found during ...

    In 2024, steering and suspension problems were responsible for nearly 23 per cent of defects found during MOT tests. KYB provide PMM readers with expert guidance on best practice for addressing these ...

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    What's the role of suspension bushes?

    How can such a small part play such a big role in a vehicle’s handling? Well, Polybush explains. When it ...

    How can such a small part play such a big role in a vehicle’s handling? Well, Polybush explains. When it comes to vehicle suspension, the smallest components often have the biggest impact. Suspension ...

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    What's the future of automated driving?

    Will we soon have to say goodbye to the trusty steering wheel? As automation continues to focus the atten ...

    Will we soon have to say goodbye to the trusty steering wheel? As automation continues to focus the attention of vehicle manufacturers’ research departments, Bosch provides garage owners with a beginn ...

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    What's the role of ride height sensors?

    Suspension specialist Arnott investigates the role of ride height sensors in a vehicle’s suspension syste ...

    Suspension specialist Arnott investigates the role of ride height sensors in a vehicle’s suspension system. The main purpose of the ride height sensors for the air suspension system is to provide the ...

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    What are the solutions to common brake issues?

    For independent technicians, replacing brake discs and pads is a routine but important task. However, Mot ...

    For independent technicians, replacing brake discs and pads is a routine but important task. However, Motaquip believes there are scenarios that can test even the most experienced professionals. Ruste ...

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    How can independent garages simplify repairs?

    Japanese parts firm Aisin has a strong portfolio of braking and clutch solutions for the independent afte ...

    Japanese parts firm Aisin has a strong portfolio of braking and clutch solutions for the independent aftermarket. A trusted name in original equipment manufacturing, Aisin also brings its expertise to ...

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    Will Euro 7 regulations impact brake products?

    Carl Lester, braking global product line manager at Delphi, explains what the upcoming Euro 7 regulations ...

    Carl Lester, braking global product line manager at Delphi, explains what the upcoming Euro 7 regulations mean for them and for you. Delphi’s product development strategy is guided by three main drive ...

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    What are the benefits of CCM brake discs?

    A new braking material is coming to the aftermarket, courtesy of Brembo… Last year’s Automechanika in Fra ...

    A new braking material is coming to the aftermarket, courtesy of Brembo… Last year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt saw a range of product launches, a few of which we have been highlighting in the magazin ...

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    How to deal with brake judder

    If you have a customer coming in complaining about brake judder, make sure you fully understand what’s go ...

    If you have a customer coming in complaining about brake judder, make sure you fully understand what’s going on between the disc and the pad. When fitting new brake discs and pads, careful preparation ...

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    How to go about finding EV parts

    One challenge stood out above all others when I first started working on EVs: parts availability. Back in ...

    One challenge stood out above all others when I first started working on EVs: parts availability. Back in 2018, sourcing the parts needed to service and repair EVs was insanely difficult. It was a pro ...

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