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  • How to properly maintain batteries

    Sometimes technicians need to educate customers on how best to treat their cars and maintain their batter ...

    Sometimes technicians need to educate customers on how best to treat their cars and maintain their batteries. Ecobat explains. Although it’s tempting to take the easy route and just give the customer ...

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  • How to support your apprentice

    In 2022’s first instalment of Apprentice Answers, Gemma Westlake reflects on how employers can get more a ...

    In 2022’s first instalment of Apprentice Answers, Gemma Westlake reflects on how employers can get more actively involved with an apprentice’s training provider. Happy New Year! I really hope you have ...

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  • Tips for successful EV servicing

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advanc ...

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advances in battery technology and Europe’s success developing more affordable long-range EVs are all ...

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  • The correct tyres for electric vehicles

    Technicians need to be aware that electric vehicles require the right tryes. TyreSafe outlines some impor ...

    Technicians need to be aware that electric vehicles require the right tryes. TyreSafe outlines some important things to consider. Owners of electric vehicles may be in for a shock if they don’t pay cl ...

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  • Comline issues component warning

    Comline urges technicians to be wary of misconception of ‘identical’ ICE and EV steering & suspension ...

    Comline urges technicians to be wary of misconception of ‘identical’ ICE and EV steering & suspension components. Alternatively-fuelled cars are continuing to make headlines, with the Society of M ...

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  • Two industry figures join forces

    After having to cancel their book launch due to the fuel crisis, Hayley Pells and Tom Denton sit down to ...

    After having to cancel their book launch due to the fuel crisis, Hayley Pells and Tom Denton sit down to chat with PMM ’s Kieran Nee about learning and the automotive industry and what their aims for ...

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  • The right bulbs for winter

    What bulbs to install in customers’ cars this winter? Hella shines a light on its range of bulbs that can ...

    What bulbs to install in customers’ cars this winter? Hella shines a light on its range of bulbs that can service every type of vehicle. It is very easy to think of vehicle lighting as merely headligh ...

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  • How to retain staff

    While staff shortages climb to the top of the agenda for workshops across the UK, one Oxfordshire garage ...

    While staff shortages climb to the top of the agenda for workshops across the UK, one Oxfordshire garage prides itself on its exemplary record both in retaining existing staff and attracting young tal ...

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  • The importance of worker welfare

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee visited CCM’s Ewhurst workshop to speak to Operations Director Tina Drayson. In this se ...

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee visited CCM’s Ewhurst workshop to speak to Operations Director Tina Drayson. In this second instalment, Tina discusses the importance of worker welfare and her business mentality. Ti ...

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  • The positive shift occurring within the industry

    Gemma Westlake, Lecturer at Basingstoke College of Technology, wraps up this year's series of Apprentices ...

    Gemma Westlake, Lecturer at Basingstoke College of Technology, wraps up this year's series of Apprenticeship Answers by reflecting on the positive shift that has occurred this academic year. We starte ...

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  • The importance of a clean workshop

    Daniel Took, Head of Professional Product Marketing at Kärcher UK, explores the process for keeping works ...

    Daniel Took, Head of Professional Product Marketing at Kärcher UK, explores the process for keeping workshops clean and in good working order to prevent health and safety risks. An unkempt, messy work ...

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  • Connecting with garage customers

    The iGarage app is designed to connect you more easily with your customers, winning you more work and str ...

    The iGarage app is designed to connect you more easily with your customers, winning you more work and streamlining your processes. Internet technology means the world is a more connected place than ev ...

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  • Castrol issues engine sludge warning

    Castrol warns technicians to be on the lookout for an increased build-up of engine sludge this winter. At ...

    Castrol warns technicians to be on the lookout for an increased build-up of engine sludge this winter. At any time of year, regular maintenance is important to ensure engines run reliably. This become ...

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  • Tracking the evolution of starters and alternators

    From 1986 to today: how has starter motor and alternator technology evolved? Autoelectro UK Sales Manager ...

    From 1986 to today: how has starter motor and alternator technology evolved? Autoelectro UK Sales Manager, Nick Hood, gives a comprehensive and in-depth look at the changes and how the company has res ...

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  • Latest developments in battery technology

    Battery expert Varta outlines what it has been doing over the past year to educate and inform workshop te ...

    Battery expert Varta outlines what it has been doing over the past year to educate and inform workshop technicians on the latest developments in battery technology. As the nationwide restrictions bega ...

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