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Common faults surrounding strut mounts

|Date: June 25, 2026

Common faults surrounding strut mounts

Febi brings another solution to a common problem faced in the garage. PROBLEM Unstable handling, uneven t ...

Febi brings another solution to a common problem faced in the garage. PROBLEM Unstable handling, uneven tyre wear and noisy suspension are all symptoms of defective steering or suspension components. ...

June 25, 2026
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A range for all your suspension needs

|Date: June 24, 2026

A range for all your suspension needs

Bilstein outlines its different shock absorber product lines at a glance. Even for experienced mechanics, ...

Bilstein outlines its different shock absorber product lines at a glance. Even for experienced mechanics, the differences between the various shock absorber programs aren't always immediately obvious. ...

June 24, 2026
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Strut mounts best practice

|Date: June 23, 2026

Strut mounts best practice

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that ca ...

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that carries safety and performance implications if it is not handled correctly, according to Comline. ...

June 23, 2026
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What damage can the wrong oil cause in cars?

|Date: June 22, 2026

What damage can the wrong oil cause in cars?

In case any workshops were wondering whether quality engine oils are really necessary, Morris Lubricants' ...

In case any workshops were wondering whether quality engine oils are really necessary, Morris Lubricants' technical director Adrian Hill is here to dispel that notion. The formulations for oils used i ...

June 22, 2026
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The advances in re-refined base oils

|Date: June 19, 2026

The advances in re-refined base oils

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies UK discusses the advances in re-refined base ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies UK discusses the advances in re-refined base oils that have won the confidence of OEMs. Advances in lubricant recycling technology have enab ...

June 19, 2026
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Why are motorists delaying oil level checks?

|Date: June 18, 2026

Why are motorists delaying oil level checks?

A worrying disconnect is emerging between manufacturer recommendations and real-world driver behaviour wh ...

A worrying disconnect is emerging between manufacturer recommendations and real-world driver behaviour when it comes to engine oil maintenance. New research, commissioned by Castrol, suggests that man ...

June 18, 2026
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How to choose the right coolant

|Date: June 17, 2026

How to choose the right coolant

Kalimex, the UK distributor of K-Seal, explains why they think K-seal is the coolest kid on the “block”. ...

Kalimex, the UK distributor of K-Seal, explains why they think K-seal is the coolest kid on the “block”. Since the early days of combustion engines, motorists have suffered from cooling system leaks. ...

June 17, 2026
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Why you shouldn’t skip customer oil changes

|Date: June 16, 2026

Why you shouldn’t skip customer oil changes

The VLS is urging motorists not to put off vital oil changes as surging fuel costs bite. Independent body ...

The VLS is urging motorists not to put off vital oil changes as surging fuel costs bite. Independent body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications is warning motorists not to put off essential oi ...

June 16, 2026
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Why classic cars need classic oil

|Date: June 15, 2026

Why classic cars need classic oil

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their ve ...

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their vehicles need, so says Duckhams Oils. Founded over 125 years ago by British pioneer Alexander Duc ...

June 15, 2026
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ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

|Date: June 12, 2026

ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out ...

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out more about remanufacturing in 2026 and beyond. Hi Tomasz, thanks for speaking with me today. F ...

June 12, 2026
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The 2026 UK Garage & Bodyshop Event line-up

|Date: June 05, 2026

The 2026 UK Garage & Bodyshop Event line-up

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has revealed an expanded and enhanced line-up of features and dedicate ...

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has revealed an expanded and enhanced line-up of features and dedicated hubs for its 2026 show. The programme is designed to support skills development, business gro ...

June 05, 2026
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Laser Tools launches apprentice scheme

|Date: June 04, 2026

Laser Tools launches apprentice scheme

Some people crack open a bottle of bubbly on their fiftieth birthday – the team at Laser Tools decided in ...

Some people crack open a bottle of bubbly on their fiftieth birthday – the team at Laser Tools decided instead to launch a new apprentice scheme. Anyone who has been to the Laser Tools premises in Wa ...

June 04, 2026
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Choosing the right ADAS equipment

|Date: May 28, 2026

Choosing the right ADAS equipment

Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the rig ...

Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the right equipment can be the difference between a profitable service offering and a liability risk. ...

May 28, 2026
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The growing importance of ADAS

|Date: May 27, 2026

The growing importance of ADAS

Thinkcar is highlighting the increasing importance of ADAS calibration in the workshop environment – and ...

Thinkcar is highlighting the increasing importance of ADAS calibration in the workshop environment – and how its mobile ADAS platform delivers value for money for independent garages, workshops and te ...

May 27, 2026
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How modern vehicles are driving training demand

|Date: May 26, 2026

How modern vehicles are driving training demand

Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at ho ...

Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at how the increasing complexity of modern vehicle technologies is driving the requirement for a new ...

May 26, 2026
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