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    Mobile Eco Tuning supports aftermarket

    Mobile Eco Tuning discusses how it is supporting the independent aftermarket. As we’re all aware, the mot ...

    Mobile Eco Tuning discusses how it is supporting the independent aftermarket. As we’re all aware, the motor trade is changing at a pace faster than most of the cars we work on. Modern vehicles are get ...

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    How to avoid battery drain issues

    Battery support specialist GYS discusses battery drain issues and what workshops can do to avoid it. Last ...

    Battery support specialist GYS discusses battery drain issues and what workshops can do to avoid it. Last year, the Ministry of Transport issued a special notice (02-24) addressing the issue of batter ...

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    The importance of looking after tools

    Tools and equipment manufacturer Draper is calling on garages to treat their tools with the respect they ...

    Tools and equipment manufacturer Draper is calling on garages to treat their tools with the respect they deserve. In the automotive trade, your tools are investments that can directly impact the quali ...

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    PMM goes on a garage visit

    PMM is celebrating 25 years in the trade by visiting as many fantastic garages across the UK as possible. ...

    PMM is celebrating 25 years in the trade by visiting as many fantastic garages across the UK as possible. We’re kicking things off with a garage quite close to home... Name: VW Doctor Location: Watfor ...

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    Best Practice: Windscreen chips and cracks

    Turn windscreen chips into an opportunity instead of a disappointment. Esprit explains. If you’re regular ...

    Turn windscreen chips into an opportunity instead of a disappointment. Esprit explains. If you’re regularly carrying out MOTs, your heart may sink when a customer comes in with a cracked windscreen. Y ...

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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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