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    A day in the life of a mobile mechanic

    PMM spent the day with Jordan Kendal, aka the Norfolk Tech, a mobile mechanic who has made north Norfolk ...

    PMM spent the day with Jordan Kendal, aka the Norfolk Tech, a mobile mechanic who has made north Norfolk his workplace. As unbelievable as it seems as I write this now during the extreme heat wave of ...

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    At Delphi's Make Some Noise campaign launch

    Delphi recently launched its Make Some Noise campaign in partnership with Shaikly Motor Company. PMM went ...

    Delphi recently launched its Make Some Noise campaign in partnership with Shaikly Motor Company. PMM went along to the energetic launch event to find out more. At an event at Delphi’s Warwick-based ac ...

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    Where should a balance shaft module go?

    ALLDATA Europe’s Info Centre team recently assisted a customer who needed help identifying the correct po ...

    ALLDATA Europe’s Info Centre team recently assisted a customer who needed help identifying the correct positioning of a balance shaft module on a 2018 SEAT Alhambra 2.0 diesel engine. A garage recentl ...

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    Is ALLDATA's Repair Excellence Event worth it?

    Oldfields Garage: ALLDATA’s Repair Excellence Event ‘worth giving up a Saturday for’! Oldfields Garage’s ...

    Oldfields Garage: ALLDATA’s Repair Excellence Event ‘worth giving up a Saturday for’! Oldfields Garage’s Tim Benson is encouraging fellow workshop professionals to take advantage of a “practical, valu ...

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    Pico Q&A: Easier than ever to measure NVH

    On the eve of Pico’s latest product launch – the PicoBNC+ NVH range – PMM editor Kieran Nee caught up wit ...

    On the eve of Pico’s latest product launch – the PicoBNC+ NVH range – PMM editor Kieran Nee caught up with the oscilloscope maker’s senior product marketing manager Dr Barney Donohew to find out more. ...

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    How to diagnose wheel speed sensors

    Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services has been back on the PMM YouTube channel recently with Elta Autom ...

    Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services has been back on the PMM YouTube channel recently with Elta Automotive, discussing the importance of following best practice when diagnosing and fitting wheel s ...

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    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. ...

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    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. ...

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    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. ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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. ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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